Minneapolis police chokes black dude to death and city erupts in protest

[Mehdi Hassan]

Just because they don’t look like other Africans doesn’t mean a white nigga is gonna be like “Oh wait I know! Them niggas aren’t niggas, they Caucasian. Welcome brothda” that’s not how it works, we’re weird skinny ass Abdi’s to them

But I do think we would be treated at least somewhat better than they are. There's never been an unarmed Somali-American killed by police.

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

It's good that they're also protesting, that could've easily been a geeljire since a racist cop certainly won't question your ethnicity upon seeing your skin color

Dude it's not just skin colour. South Asians are dark too.

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

that's true. but the black community was oddly silent when the somali cop was being indicted. Which is weird because you would think they of all people would be more vocal about the double standard since it was mostly them being killed when this cadaan lady is being treated like the first victim

No, it really isn't. The Black community doesn't care about Somalis. They're not seen as Black apparently. Well not black enough for their liking anyways. There was a Toronto Somali shot and killed by cops there and even though they have BLM in the city there wasn't a peep.

 

[bluebird]

I don't see the problem with somalis "chimping out" its their city too. they have a right to protest unjust deaths

@borednigga does everything make you "dead"?

 

[farax]

No, it really isn't. The Black community doesn't care about Somalis. They're not seen as Black apparently. Well not black enough for their liking anyways. There was a Toronto Somali shot and killed by cops there and even though they have BLM in the city there wasn't a peep.

When will Somalis learn that Madows won’t back them

 

[Cartman]

I don't see the problem with somalis "chimping out" its their city too. they have a right to protest unjust deaths

Lots of Somalis showed up, they’re mad, too.

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

I don't see the problem with somalis "chimping out" its their city too. they have a right to protest unjust deaths

It has racist connotations too. But Somalis are not really the same. Not an issue within the community really.

 

[Octavian]

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Why u mad Zenobia did the romans take your empire again

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

Lots of Somalis showed up, they’re mad, too.

There were all sorts of people there. Nice to see.

 

[Cartman]

There were all sorts of people there. Nice to see.

Until them cops started tear gassing people and shooting rubber bullets. They went hard tonight, and people fought back and destroyed their cars with bricks and milk. It’s thunderstorming right now, too.

 

[BetterDaysAhead]

That video ruined my day smh RIP George Floyd I’m glad somalis in Minneapolis are protesting this brutal murder

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

Until them cops started tear gassing people and shooting rubber bullets. They went hard tonight, and people fought back and destroyed their cars with bricks and milk. It’s thunderstorming right now, too.

It's gonna be okay. He'll be charged and convicted.

 

[Cartman]

It's gonna be okay. He'll be charged and convicted.

With our conviction rate for cases like this, there is a really good chance they don’t and if they do it’s a short sentence or even just probation.

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

Until them cops started tear gassing people and shooting rubber bullets. They went hard tonight, and people fought back and destroyed their cars with bricks and milk. It’s thunderstorming right now, too.

Even if he doesn't he'll get much worse in the afterlife.

 

[bluebird]

No, it really isn't. The Black community doesn't care about Somalis. They're not seen as Black apparently. Well not black enough for their liking anyways. There was a Toronto Somali shot and killed by cops there and even though they have BLM in the city there wasn't a peep.

I know they don't BUT some poor guys death is not the time to play into those nasty politics. especially when we have a common issue of being targeted by the police

 

[Mehdi Hassan]

I know they don't BUT some poor guys death is not the time to play into those nasty politics. especially when we have a common issue of being targeted by the police

That isn't what I was trying to do at all. I was just saying.

 

[Prettymuslim94]

Not really. Somalis are physically distinct from other Africans. Even White Americans can tell. Typically taller, skinnier, with darker skin and straighter hair than your standard African-American. They have eyes too. But yes, there is an especial hatred for Somalis specifically in Europe and North America.

And the black Americans have far apart eyes making them look like fish

 

[Radical]

Dude it's not just skin colour. South Asians are dark too.

I don't think there are that much darkskin Indians there, even if there are any it's much easier to distinguish from blacks as they tend to have long straight hair and dress in their cultural fashions, compare this to the Somali teenage boys who pretty much dress, speak and act like AAs

 

[Prettymuslim94]

Why u mad Zenobia did the romans take your empire again

What??

 

[bluebird]

That isn't what I was trying to do at all. I was just saying.

I get it, and I agree. a lot of them are very vindictive against africans. I was talking about the chimping out comment