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<p>The Washington Times</p>
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<p>Rachel Jeantel’s lack of literacy is a societal problem</p>
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<p>Rachel Jeantel’s testimony on the witness stand during the George Zimmerman murder trial was cringe-inducing, embarrassing, and mortifying to watch. As a Black woman I have been ridiculed for “talking white” and “thinking I’m white” because I navigate quite
well outside of Black culture. Frankly, I would rather take that type of flack than be an embarrassment across worldwide media because of my inability to do so.</p>
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<p>Full story:<br>
<a href="http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/my-orbit/2013/jun/27/rachel-jeantels-lack-literacy-societal-problem/">http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/my-orbit/2013/jun/27/rachel-jeantels-lack-literacy-societal-problem/</a></p>
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