Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Eracism Minute 8/14/17 Lauralee Carbone

This morning I'd like to recite a poem I wrote about my experience as a juror in the spring of 2015, entitled CARL.

CARL

Many black lives taken
Many police acquittals
Where is accountability?
Hopelessness abounds

Bellingham, Washington
Railroad and Holly
3 a.m. traffic violation
A black man hogtied
Thrown into a state trooper car
No breathalyzer, no blood test
Carl, arrested and charged with DUI
Police laughter recorded

Jury Selection
A colorblind judge censors defense
From referencing Carl's color

Jury trial
Six white jurors deliberate
Five minute acquittal
Carl finally walks free
This time, justice was attained
Hopefulness rises




Lauralee Carbone
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