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2nd District Candidate James Taylor Takes Aim at Black Violence
If elected, Taylor says he'll split his congressional salary among two organizations, all in the interest of curbing youth violence in the 2nd District.
I met with Republican candidate James Taylor Sr. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, way down in Hopkins Park. I interviewed him at the office of Kankakee County Board Member John Howard. Taylor talked extensively about race and even acknowledged the possibility that he might be labeled a racist because of his beliefs. Regardless, the candidate focused heavily on the plight of young African-American males in poor communities and feels improving their situation will curb youth violence. One of Taylor's biggest concerns was the poverty-stricken municipalities of Pembroke and Hopkins Park, which he feels have been ignored. Visit James Taylor's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. The District It may seem strange to call …
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Jerry Smith
6:38 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Finaily a black person that is not afraid to speak the truth where black on black killings are common place everyday.Accross the nation there are many many black crimes and nothing is done because someone may lose votes. 26 people were killed by 1 distrubed white man. That amount of killings accross our nation can be tripled EVERY WEEKEND in our cities. Where is Jesse Jackson and his other … more ›