National News: Los Angeles Hate Crimes On Rise; Judge Resigns After Calling Crack A ‘Black Man’s Disease’; Just Call Him ‘Bishop Hez’

July 30th, 2008

Blacks are most likely to be victimized because of their race

Hate Crimes
While most crimes went down dramatically over the past half-decade, those committed against people because they happen to be Black, White, Latino, Jewish, Asian or gay skyrocketed over that period, according to a recent report. reports. The Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission annual report shows that hate crimes rose by 28 percent, to 763 offenses, with hate-related vandalism leading the way, The Los Angeles Times. The spike in hate crimes is what Robin Toma, executive director of the Human Relations Commission, describes as an alarming trend. The most victimized have been Blacks, at the hands of Latino suspects, the report shows. Next, Latinos have been victimized at the hands of Black suspects. “Latinos also made up the largest number of suspects in hate crimes based on sexual orientation. Whites were the leading suspects in religion-based incidents,” the Times reports. “Overall, Blacks made up nearly half the hate crime victims, totaling 310.”

Judge resigns after calling crack a “Black man’s disease”

Crack
A White South Carolina judge who said that being addicted to crack cocaine is a “Black man’s disease” was forced to resign following a reprimand by the state Supreme Court. George Peter Lamb, former Beaufort County magistrate, had engaged in a series of actions deemed inappropriate by the Supreme Court, including his behavior toward women workers and his incorrect admonishment to a defendant about the penalty he could face if convicted. When the justices publicly reprimanded Lamb, they said it was the most severe penalty they could mete out, because Lamb already had stepped down. He also agreed not to seek any other judicial position within the state without permission from the high court.

Award-winning singing preacher is about to get a promotion

Hezekiah Walker
After 14 years of pastoring one of the fastest growing churches in New York City and in Bensalem, Pa., the Rev. Hezekiah Walker is about to add bishop to his resume. The 45-year-old singer and pastor will be named bishop in the Pentecostal church on Aug. 3, in Atlanta , in recognition of his work among young people and for starting new churches – five in the U.S. , and one in Cape Town , South Africa . “This is a very great honor,” said Walker, 45, founder of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in East New York , and host of “Afternoon Praise” on WLIB-AM.

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lynn Said on

You Go REV!!!! stay humble and the Lord will trust you with more!



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dlshawn Said on

Congratulations on getting rid of ONE of South Carolina’s racist judges. Future defendents may get respect and a fair shake now. Unless you replace that judge with his REDNECK brother!!



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justice Said on

Majority of Mexico’s criminals (rapist, killers) are here in the US. And they have a great dislike for Blacks. But we did not asks to come here and they did.



justice Said on

A black man’s disease – is a white man’s creation. It’s alot of them who have fallen through the cracks also.



ohsoblessed Said on

Look at God!!
In these last few days, Bishop, may He continue to bless your ministry with an overflowing capacity. I have watch you grow and can absolutely say that I cannot imagine one more worthy to be called “Bishop”. God bless you Hez as you endeavor and endure to lift up the name of Jesus!! …..Oh taste and see that the LORD is good !!!



Hi/Lo Said on

Calling ourselves, “black”, is the worst disease…..

No man is black, negro or colored or african american……these names were givens to slaves by slavemasters…

TRUE NATIONALITY is the cure to our disease……..

PEACE



mixed Said on

Justice: Never did the article mention that all hispanics are Mexican and it said that both Hispanics and African Americans are hurting eachother. Im mixed w/ black and mexican and I have lots of fam. in Cali and mexico so before you try to make a comment about something so sensitive do some research 1st. Just like Africans didnt want to come to the USA, Mexican didnt want their land taken from them but White ppl did both. PLZ check ur history b4 u say something that only make things worse, y are we as minorities not coming 2gether and helping eachother? lets come together and lift eachother up instead of letting the white man keep us torn….oh and not ALL mexican come here and live on welfare or do hurtfull things just like not ALL black ppl live in the ‘hood or commit crimes. I was born here and Im very well educated, not on welfare/dont have kids, dont hurt ppl, or sell drugs…and MOST of my fam. is just like me. WE AS MINORITIES NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND HELP EACHOTHER SO OUR CHILDREN WILL HAVE A BETTER FURTURE.



Katie Said on

If you know Hezekiah Walker, and know of his faithfulness, you can only say “well done, thou good and faithful servant ….”
He really deserves all the glory that is destined to come his way. God bless you BISHOP Hezikiah Walker; you deserve the GLORY and the HONOR.



Sherrie Said on

Congratulations on your promotion, Pastor Hez.



martha Said on

Katie:

Sorry honey but only GOD can say “well done, thou good and faithful servant” and regardless of how good a shephard Bishop Hezikiah Walker is…only GOD get’s the GLORY AND THE HONOR. I’m sure that the good Bishop would agree.



Gwen Said on

Congratulations Bishop-elect Hezekiah Walker on your promotion! I am a proud fan of your musical gift and talents being used to bless so many as myself and others.



Chike! Said on

That Judge NEEDS to wash his face with clean water and soap
for him to SEE clearly, before making such usless comments!!



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