Herenton responds to his critics over "crime is a black problem"
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Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton responds to his critics and explains at length what he meant and why he recently said, "This wave of crime is a black problem." He also talks at length about his current efforts to reform urban education and juvenile justice.
Chapters
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01:19Herenton discusses his remarks he made about crime at Mayor Strickland's prayer breakfast.
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10:19Herenton calls for black men to step up and become mentors.
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21:14Herenton says "white gatekeepers" don't understand the issue or the problem.
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22:34Herenton explains why he carries a gun in his car.
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26:00Herenton explains how the community can work together to solve its problems.
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27:14Herenton explains his plan for "New Path Restorative Campuses" in Frayser and Millington.
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32:02Herenton recalls when he changed his mind on the need for charter schools.
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41:09Herenton says it's time to stop making excuses.
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42:20Herenton says It was a boy in jail that inspired him to work for juvenile justice reform
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44:18Herenton explains why at age 76 he's still involved in his hometown.
