White Woman Calls Police on Black Teen, Speechless When His Mom Arrives and She's the Mayor

Sarah had already made up her mind. With a look of grim satisfaction, she dialed 911. Her eyes never left Jeremiah’s face. "Hello? Yes, I need police right away," she spoke loudly into the receiver, making sure her voice carried. "I'm at Oakwood Park, and there is a suspicious teenager here. He's refusing to leave and is acting aggressively." Jeremiah stood rooted to the spot. A cold wave of dread washed over him. He was being criminalized for simply existing in a public space, deemed a threat solely because of the color of his skin.