I’m not here to be politically correct. I’m here to speak facts—my facts, my experience, and my anger. And before anyone tries to flip the script: I’m Black. Born and raised. So don’t even start with calling me racist or self-hating.
This week, the story of Karmelo Anthony—spelled with a K—has been all over the news and social media. He’s a 17-year-old Black teenage boy who stabbed and killed a 17-year-old white boy named Austin Metcalf. From what I’ve seen, it happened after Austin allegedly told him to move out of a seat. I’m not saying bullying is okay—because it’s not. But bringing a knife to school and killing someone? That is murder. That’s an abomination.
And here’s what’s driving me mad: the way Black people all over social media are supporting this. Saying Karmelo is a hero. Comparing him to Rosa Parks. Justifying the act. Condemning the victim. Posting GoFundMe links to help the killer, not the grieving family of the murdered boy.
This is insanity. This is evil being cheered on like it’s some kind of justice. And the worst part? It’s not just a few. The majority of Black users I’ve come across are defending this. Laughing. Celebrating. Saying “that’s what he gets.” And if you dare to speak against it—if you're not on the bandwagon—you’re labeled a “race traitor,” a “coon,” or worse.
We, as Black people, always cry foul when others stereotype us. We hate being called violent, aggressive, or criminal. But then when one of our own literally kills someone, and we see this massive, disgusting wave of support—we turn into the very thing we claim to hate. The hypocrisy is suffocating.
If a white person had done this to a Black boy, what would we be saying right now? Riots. Protests. Hashtags. News headlines shouting “HATE CRIME!” But now that the killer is Black and the victim is white, people are silent. No, worse—they're cheering. And when I say Black people are the most racist race on this earth, this is what I mean. Because if roles were reversed, we’d burn the world down.
This isn’t just a race issue. It’s a humanity issue—but yes, race plays a big part in it. And I’m sick of people acting like it doesn’t. I’m tired of pretending we’re always the victims. Sometimes, we’re the villains—and we need to own that.
This is more than an American issue. I'm not even American—but I'm a Black person. And I'm telling you right now, this mess is not only embarrassing to the Black Americans who aren't buying into this delusion, it's ruining our reputation as Black people all over the world. You think people don't watch this from outside and make judgments? You think they don't see the comment sections, the "he deserved it" remarks, and shake their heads? The image of our community is being dragged through the mud by our own mouths.
Where is the accountability? Where is the shame? Where is the leadership in our communities to stand up and say, "No, this is wrong. We don't stand with murder"? Silence is complicity. Celebration is evil.
Let me break it down for anyone who's still lost:
Biography: Karmelo Anthony
A 17-year-old Black teenager. At the center of the controversy. According to reports, he was allegedly being bullied by Austin Metcalf at school. But instead of seeking help, mediation, or finding a way to de-escalate—he brought a weapon and took a life. His name is now being praised by a disturbing portion of the Black community.
In his initial statement to police, Karmelo allegedly claimed he “feared for his life” due to ongoing bullying, and that the knife was “for protection.” Authorities, however, have noted that the altercation escalated quickly and that surveillance footage did not support any immediate physical threat before the stabbing.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched on April 6, 2025, under the title “Justice for Karmelo”, claiming to raise money for his legal defense and mental health care. Within 48 hours, it had raised over $140,000, mostly from donors sympathizing with his background and claiming he was a “victim of systemic failure.”
Additionally, dozens of public and private Facebook groups have popped up, many with thousands of members, all rallying under hashtags like #FreeKarmelo, #Justice4K, and #BlackBoyDefense. These groups share memes mocking Austin’s death and glorifying Karmelo as a “symbol of resistance.”
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Biography: Austin Metcalf
A 17-year-old white teenage boy. Dead. Allegedly told Karmelo to move out of a seat, possibly triggering the fatal incident. Even if there were prior bullying allegations, this boy did not deserve to die. And now, his family mourns while the internet jokes.
Timeline & Legal Proceedings
April 3, 2025 – Incident occurred at Westview High School during morning break.
April 4, 2025 – Karmelo Anthony was arrested and held in juvenile detention.
April 5, 2025 – Initial charges filed: second-degree murder, with the possibility of upgrading to first-degree if premeditation is proven.
April 7, 2025 – Karmelo made his first court appearance; judge denied bail.
Current status – Awaiting a full hearing scheduled for April 18, 2025. Prosecutors have stated they are pushing for adult trial due to the nature of the crime.
This blog is not about hate. It's about truth. And truth doesn’t care about your skin color.
I said what I said.
Written by a Black person who still believes in truth, justice, and accountability—no matter who it offends.
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