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Pastor Dennis Walker (aide to Commissioner Robert McKenzie) presenting Apostle Butler with proclamation from Broward County in honor of Apostle Jimmie L. Butler Day (30th year of first proclamation from City of Lauderhill). April 23rd Official Day according to city records.

So much of the analysis around the Simpson case ignores the general context of the criminal justice system’s treatment of Black men. Black men in America are disproportionately incarcerated and given longer sentences than white males. Because of Simpson’s wealth he was able to do something most defendants cannot do: Hire the best multi-expert legal team available. The reality of a Black man being acquitted in the murders of a white woman and man was clearly jarring to many commentators.