He validates the comparison of the events with credibility by mentioning the time and repercussions of those tragedies. It was in May of 1970, Kent State in Ohio faced an eerie ordeal. The National Guard shot at protesters who were students at the university. This garnered a great amount of attention from the media and people across the nation. But, similar events did not get nearly as much attention and were easily forgotten. While making the comparison to the modern day event in Ferguson, Missouri, Abdul-Jabbar brings to light the Jackson State shooting. Which happened only 10 days after the Kent State shooting. But, “There was no national outcry” (par. 6) not much attention from the media, and not as many protesters. The author of the article inquires and delves into the reason as to why two tragedies that had similar catalysts and outcomes were perpetuated differently. Abdul-Jabbar dissects the factors that went into the way both tragedies were reflected. He also questions if the Ferguson shooting will have the same fate and be forgotten, just like the tragedy at Jackson
He validates the comparison of the events with credibility by mentioning the time and repercussions of those tragedies. It was in May of 1970, Kent State in Ohio faced an eerie ordeal. The National Guard shot at protesters who were students at the university. This garnered a great amount of attention from the media and people across the nation. But, similar events did not get nearly as much attention and were easily forgotten. While making the comparison to the modern day event in Ferguson, Missouri, Abdul-Jabbar brings to light the Jackson State shooting. Which happened only 10 days after the Kent State shooting. But, “There was no national outcry” (par. 6) not much attention from the media, and not as many protesters. The author of the article inquires and delves into the reason as to why two tragedies that had similar catalysts and outcomes were perpetuated differently. Abdul-Jabbar dissects the factors that went into the way both tragedies were reflected. He also questions if the Ferguson shooting will have the same fate and be forgotten, just like the tragedy at Jackson