The Jena 6

October 24, 2007 by Jeremy.

We here at CT haven’t talked much about this issue and that is mainly because the whole event seems blown out of proportion and the media outlets are all saying the same thing. When I came across an article from a local reporter whose wife actually teaches at the school I figured I should hear what he had to say.

By now, almost everyone in America has heard of Jena, La., because they’ve all heard the story of the “Jena 6.” White students hanging nooses barely punished, a schoolyard fight, excessive punishment for the six black attackers, racist local officials, public outrage and protests – the outside media made sure everyone knew the basics.

There’s just one problem: The media got most of the basics wrong. In fact, I have never before witnessed such a disgrace in professional journalism. Myths replaced facts, and journalists abdicated their solemn duty to investigate every claim because they were seduced by a powerfully appealing but false narrative of racial injustice.

I should know. I live in Jena. My wife has taught at Jena High School for many years. And most important, I am probably the only reporter who has covered these events from the very beginning.

Media Myths About The Jena 6

So I thought this was an interesting story with some information you’re not getting from most of the media. The mainstream media likes the racial conflict because people like to watch when things are going wrong. So take a look at what’s really going on with the Jena 6 situation and think about it with some Common Sense.

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