In February 1999, 23-year-old Guinean immigrant Amadou Diallo was shot to death (41 times) by four NYPD police officers after the wallet he withdrew from his jacket was mistaken for a gun. During the trial, activists, politicians and celebrities condemned the killing and organized protests throughout the city. Responding to the officers acquittal the next year and ignoring censures from the citys police union, Springsteen performed American Skin (41 Shots) as part of their 10-day tour of Madison Square Garden. Is it a gun, is it a knife Is it a wallet, this is your life It aint no secret It aint no secret No secret my friend You can get killed just for living in your American skin https://youtube/watch?v=3w6d7Skpxe8
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 08:50:56 +0000