REID Technique and the Central Park Five
By Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews The Reid Technique, a widely used interrogation method developed in the 1940s and 1950s by John E. Reid, has come under scrutiny in recent years due to its potential role in eliciting false confessions. The case of the Central Park Five, now known as the Exonerated Five, has brought […]
Origins of the Magical “Exceptional” Negro Concept
I haven’t yet seen this movie. Still, I remember seeing the trailer in the theater and saying to myself, “Oh shit, here we go again!” In a recent interview with David Allen Grier on the Breakfast Club, he mentioned his latest movie project, The American Society of Magical Negroes Movie 2024. (Power, 2024)
The Mental Toll of White Supremacy: Understanding Racial Trauma in the Black Community
By Rev. Dr. Philippe SHOCK Matthews This article explores how white supremacy and systemic racism create trauma in Black people, leading to mental health disparities and barriers to seeking treatment, as well as coping mechanisms and healing strategies. Overview of Racial Trauma and Systemic Racism Racial trauma, also known as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers […]