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Kansas City Cop Kneels On Pregnant Black Woman’s Back During Arrest
Protestors have been gathered outside of Kansas City’s Town Hall for the last five days, according to CNN, all because of the unjust arrest of a 25-year-old woman named Deja Stallings. During her arrest, an officer kneeled on her back, which people are furious about because she is nine-months pregnant.
In a statement released by the Kansas City Police Department, the incident is explained as such.
The cops were called because of a fight involving 15-20 people at a gas station. The owner of the gas station told officers that he “wanted everyone off the property who wasn’t buying anything” minutes after they arrived. After a man interfered with the police’s attempts to clear the area, Stallings was reportedly among two people that tried to pull the man away from the cops, resulting in her own arrest.
One witness, Chanel Le’Yoshe, claims that there was actually no fighting or arguing before the police arrived. The gathering was apparently planned by an activist to release balloons into the air to honor a victim of violence.
According to Stallings’ attorney Stacy Shaw, Stallings only stepped between the suspect and the officers for a brief moment, which is shown on the security video, but that the officers swiftly avoided her to continue running after the man. Then, an officer tried to arrest Stallings while she was standing, and “she continued to physically resist arrest, at which point he placed her on the ground to effect the arrest”.
Her arrest was not in view of the security camera.
In videos shared on social media though, Stallings is on the ground, on her front side, with an officer placing their knee on her back. The police claims that the officer took the right measures to not apply pressure with his legs but Shaw argues otherwise.
“The question is only why this officer body-slammed a pregnant woman and put his knee and her back,” Shaw says. “What they’re saying is because they asked her to leave, because she was pulling this away from an officer that that somehow justifies a white, large officer, body slamming 120-some pound, nine-month pregnant woman, twisting her arm above her head and kneeling in her back.”
Protestors outside City Hall are calling for resignations of the officers involved. They are also asking for the Police Chief to resign, and for 50% of police funding to be redirected to social services for the Black community.
Stallings went to the hospital shortly after her arrest and her baby appears to be alright.
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Pete Miller Explores Duality on “The Dazzling Kimberly”
Pete Miller’s ‘The Dazzling Kimberly’ is a profound exploration of the intricacies of human emotion and the complexity of our relationships. Through its narrative, the song delves deep into the heart of love, loss, and the paths we choose in life. The protagonist’s journey of self-reflection and contemplation, sparked by the enigmatic Kimberly, serves as a mirror to our own experiences with love and the often painful lessons that come with it.
“The Dazzling Kimberly” is a poignant song that narrates the story of two twins embroiled in conflict, who are brought together and eventually reconciled by their interactions with a mystical figure named Kimberly. This song, with its rich narrative and allusions, particularly to the biblical story of Jacob and Esau, offers a layered exploration of themes such as rivalry, redemption, and the ephemeral nature of life and relationships.
The song opens with a vivid depiction of one twin’s sense of guilt and moral ambiguity, contrasting his own cunning with his twin’s straightforward approach. This internal conflict sets the stage for the entrance of Kimberly, a figure whose very existence seems otherworldly, serving as a catalyst for change and reflection in the twins’ lives.
Kimberly, characterized by her wisdom and almost supernatural presence, challenges the narrator to reconsider his values, suggesting that victories won through cunning lack the essence of true love and fulfillment. Her influence is profound, guiding the twins towards a reconciliation that seemed impossible before her intervention.
The chorus of the song encapsulates the narrator’s deep yearning and the transformative impact Kimberly has had on his life. It questions the value of freedom and the significance of their bond, highlighting the impermanence of life through the metaphor of fading air and shifting sands.
The resolution of the twins’ conflict, prompted by Kimberly’s disappearance (or passing), symbolizes a newfound maturity and understanding. The once-contentious land becomes a symbol of their shared heritage and reconciliation, underscoring the message that love and unity are more valuable than any material possession or victory.
The allusion to Jacob and Esau provides a biblical backdrop to this tale of rivalry and reconciliation, enriching the narrative with layers of meaning and moral questioning. Just as Jacob and Esau reconcile after years of conflict, so do the twins, guided by the ethereal and loving presence of Kimberly.
The song’s melancholic yet hopeful tone captures the duality of human experience—the longing for what was and the hope for what could be. The moods and themes you’ve described, from melancholy and contemplation to love, regret, and redemption, underscore the universal struggle with fate and the desire for moral clarity and closure.
For further thematic exploration, the works of Leonard Cohen, particularly for their spiritual and existential undertones, or the poetic narratives of Bob Dylan, might resonate with the themes of “The Dazzling Kimberly.” Both artists adeptly weave complex human emotions with broader philosophical and spiritual questions, much like Pete Miller does in this song.
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