Herenton responds to his critics over "crime is a black problem"

Talk, Memphis with David Waters

Herenton responds to his critics over "crime is a black problem"

Jan 13, 2017 · 50m 35s

Chapters

01 · Herenton discusses his remarks he made about crime at Mayor Strickland's prayer breakfast.

1m 19s

02 · Herenton calls for black men to step up and become mentors.

10m 19s

03 · Herenton says "white gatekeepers" don't understand the issue or the problem.

21m 14s

04 · Herenton explains why he carries a gun in his car.

22m 34s

05 · Herenton explains how the community can work together to solve its problems.

26m

06 · Herenton explains his plan for "New Path Restorative Campuses" in Frayser and Millington.

27m 14s

07 · Herenton recalls when he changed his mind on the need for charter schools.

32m 2s

08 · Herenton says it's time to stop making excuses.

41m 9s

09 · Herenton says It was a boy in jail that inspired him to work for juvenile justice reform

42m 20s

10 · Herenton explains why at age 76 he's still involved in his hometown.

44m 18s

Description

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton responds to his critics and explains at length what he meant and why he recently said, "This wave of crime is a black problem." He...

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton responds to his critics and explains at length what he meant and why he recently said, "This wave of crime is a black problem." He also talks at length about his current efforts to reform urban education and juvenile justice.

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