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Jay Johnson Black Men And Public Space Summary
Angelica Brantley
10-20-2010
English Composition 1
Assignment 2.3
Jay Johnson
Considering the Formal Writing of Others and Applying What We Learn
Part One – Black Men and Public Spaces The purpose of this story is to let everyone know about the stereotypes and opinions made about black men. I had no idea that people really were so scared by black people at night so often. I can understand being scared if you’re walking alone at night. I even get scared when I’m walking alone at night, but I don’t discriminate on who I’m scared of. If I see a White, Hispanic, Japanese, or Chinese creep man I’m going to be just as scared of them as if I saw a black creepy man. Creepiness is truly universal. The main audience for article could be the
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