Harvard Scholar Henry Louis Gates Arrested At His Home. Is Gates Just Another Uppity Black Man?

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According to the Associated Press, an African American Harvard scholar, Henry Louis Gates, was arrested at his residence!

Gates had just returned from a trip to China, he was unable to open his front door since it was jammed.

He proceeded to try to open the door with a friend. A woman saw two “black men” “forcing entry” to the house and contacted the police.

Even though Gates provided police with his identification, he was still arrested and handcuffed.

However, I also feel that Gates probably should of been less emotional.

I understand that Gates was probably very upset with the police because he felt the police violated his property.

Gates has to understand just because he is a famous intellectual doesn’t mean he is “above” the law.

Would this even be an international news story if Gates wasn’t a famous black intellectual?

If Gates was a regular black man would anyone give a damn?

I think this should be a reminder to the “uppity blacks” that despite their higher social status, they can still encounter racial discrimination.

I am not suggesting Gates did not experience racial discrimination.

I am suggesting sometimes I feel the black intellectuals think they are “above” other blacks.

Maybe now the black elites will wake up and realize despite their money, riches, and academic credentials they can still encounter racism.

I feel sometimes the black intellectuals are out of “touch” with the black masses.

Link to Associated Press article

I am a gay black Canadian male.