Summary: <p><b><span>Original Air Date: <span>April 19, 2023</span></span></b></p> <p><span>It’s an act that’s familiar to countless older siblings around the nation: pick up your younger siblings from afterschool, the bus stop, maybe even another friend’s house and then walk them home. It’s an act that took a decidedly dangerous and near deadly turn for the 16 year-old </span><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ralph-yarl-shooting-victim-highly-intelligent-gentle-soul-former-teach-rcna80024"><span>“gentle soul”, clarinet player and member of his high school marching band – Ralph Yarl</span></a><span>.</span></p> <p>Hundreds marched and called for justice<span> </span><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article274400460.html">after Ralph Yarl was shot twice</a><span> </span>– once in the head – by a<span> </span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/us/kansas-city-teen-shot-wrong-house/index.html">white homeowner last Thursday</a>. Ralph’s<span> </span>supposed wrongdoing? Accidentally ringing the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his younger brothers and bring them home.</p> <p><span>Ralph Yarl has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.<span> </span></span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/us/kansas-city-teen-shot-wrong-house/index.html"><span>The white man who shot him, will now face two felonies: assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.</span></a><span><span> </span>Young Black boys – children – are often viewed as far older and threatening than reality would suggest. This can have far reaching consequences on their lives, and their mental health. </span></p>
