Black Bloggers Gain More Influence

Jena 6 and Black Bloggers - More Coverage

Here are a number of great post and discussions. They are from NPR, Independent Bloggers Alliance and Pams House Blend. the issue of Race and Jena 6 seems to be a hot topic of discussion for some bloggers. I think it's about time.

Bloggers a Force behind Jena Protests

by Eric Weiner

Ann Heisenfelt

The
crowd marches through Jena, La. in support of six black teenagers
initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white
classmate. A network of African-American bloggers helped raise
awareness about the case before it emerged in the mainstream media. AP Photo

For
months, the story of the so-called "Jena Six" unfolded largely out of
sight of the mainstream media. But in the emerging "Afro-Sphere," as
some call the loose network of black bloggers, the story of six black
teenagers initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of a
white classmate passed from blog to blog, taking on a life of its own.
Petitions were signed, money was raised and protests were organized —
all online.

"I
think a lot of people ignored the story but the African-American
blogosphere has been on it from early on, and it has really caught
steam recently," said Shawn Williams, who writes the popular Dallas South blog. more HERE

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