Stirling McKelvie
Dr. Ellerbe
SOC2090-001; Social Problems
2 September 2016
Course Relevance Paper #1
Lion’s Death vs Crimes against African Americans
Introduction
The article “Lion’s death draws more outrage than black deaths, activists decry” on MSNBC’s website discusses the public reaction of Cecil the Lion’s death that was at the hands of dentist Walter Palmer. The death of this particular animal invoked mass attention, even from celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel and Sharon Osbourne. However, this article also discusses the lack of sympathy and media coverage for the slaying of an unarmed African American man that happened that very same day by a police officer. The main issue with this story is that many feel that an animal’s death is far
Dr. Ellerbe
SOC2090-001; Social Problems
2 September 2016
Course Relevance Paper #1
Lion’s Death vs Crimes against African Americans
Introduction
The article “Lion’s death draws more outrage than black deaths, activists decry” on MSNBC’s website discusses the public reaction of Cecil the Lion’s death that was at the hands of dentist Walter Palmer. The death of this particular animal invoked mass attention, even from celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel and Sharon Osbourne. However, this article also discusses the lack of sympathy and media coverage for the slaying of an unarmed African American man that happened that very same day by a police officer. The main issue with this story is that many feel that an animal’s death is far