- The Jena 6' is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible. It is a powerful symbol for, and example of, how racial justice works in America - where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA's pen.
- In a small town in Louisiana, six families are fighting for their sons' lives. Two nooses are left as a warning to black students trying to integrate their playground, fights break out across town, a white man pulls a shotgun on black students, someone burns down most of the school, the DA puts six black students on trial for attempted murder, and the quiet town of Jena becomes the site of the largest civil rights demonstration in the South since the 1960s. The Jena 6 is the story of hidden racial inequality and violence becoming visible. It is a powerful symbol for, and example of, how racial justice works in America - where the lynching noose has been replaced by the DA's pen.—Anonymous
- On Dec 4, 2006, 17 year old Justin Barker, a white JHS student was assaulted and stomped on at school, by six black students. Barker, to this day, still does not have a clue why he was attacked. How did their anger escalate to the point of a random act of violence? A tree of racism was removed; but, nuts of negative influences did not fall far from the tree. Behavior is learned at home. After Bells' hearing,on May 10, Jones spat in the face of his sons' attorney, Carol Powell-Lexington, and pushed her to the floor. As a lifelong resident of Louisiana, I view the Jena 6 case tragic. Showing violent protest clips from the 60's has a disturbing impact on teens, fueling resentment, not healing. The Jena 5 were victims of invisible hanging nooses. The town of Jena lacked opportunities and resources. Teens must be kept busy with good activities and parented to do things the right way. I hope the filmmaker of this incident will raise an awareness of preventing racial tension and pave a road to recovery in race relations. Most white residents of Louisiana are not racists! The protesters in Jena were bused in, likely funded by G Soros. The money would have better spent truly helping the Jena 6 move forward in their lives. The justice inequality in the South does not target blacks. The poor of all races fall through the cracks in the judicial system. Court proceedings are costly and the Jena Six a a few fortunate, who received legal support and justice.
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