Black People Need to Stop Overlooking Rape and Pedophilia

When considering the typical reactions of black people to R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, and the pedophiles within black families, the most common response from black individuals often involves reactions that do not support the victim. Instead, black people tend to assert that the victim waited too long to speak, accuse the victim of seeking financial gain, or, in cases of pedophilia within families where there … Continue reading Black People Need to Stop Overlooking Rape and Pedophilia

Why did it take decades to arrest R. Kelly?

The allegations spanned from the beginning of his career in the 1990s, with a focus on his predatory behavior towards teenage girls. In 2022, he received a 30-year prison sentence following his conviction on eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering in a New York court. Shortly thereafter, he faced another federal trial in Chicago, resulting in a conviction for child sexual … Continue reading Why did it take decades to arrest R. Kelly?