At Asiyah, we are heartbroken and outraged to see Jordan Neely’s murderer walk free. Jordan, a homeless man begging for food and money on the subway, was killed in broad daylight, and instead of justice, we see a system that continues to fail the most vulnerable.
What’s even more disturbing is how quickly the justice system springs into action when it involves those connected to wealth and power—like the CEO of UnitedHealthcare—yet drags its feet or outright ignores crimes against people like Jordan.
Jordan Neely was lynched. His death isn’t just about one man; it’s about a broken system that prioritizes class, money, and race over human life. It’s about a city that has failed time and again to protect its most vulnerable, especially Black and homeless individuals.
At the Asiyah Center, we work to protect those abandoned by these systems, and we refuse to stay silent. We demand accountability—not just for Jordan but for everyone this system continues to fail. This double standard ha...
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