Racism is a problem rooted in ancient history, but what is racism? Racism, by definition is “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.” What racism really is, is the fear of something different than oneself. The fear of change. People now more than ever need to realize that we are more than our skin color and where we come from.
Recently there have been protests upon protests, for black lives. But some may have us believe they are riots, riots incited by the hurt and the wronged. Some may have us believe that the murder of George Floyd was an accident, a mishap, product of a heart attack, not cold-blooded murder worthy of the first degree.
I am here to educate you with the truth. I am also here to tell you that police officers are not all brutal. Police Officers around the world rally for the black lives matter movement. Determined to prove exactly that, I am here to tell you not all protests are violent. People in Frisco, Dallas and Allen have protested peacefully while socially distancing.
Black lives matter, yes, without a doubt. The lives of countless African Americans are in danger simply because our nation is too stubborn to allow change, and for that, we should feel shame for our nation. However one thing we should never forget, is that the black lives matter is more than just number one trending on instagram and twitter. Black lives matter, is a problem in society no one should have to face, and as time goes on we should strive to no longer protest death, but to celebrate life.
As people go on protesting it is important to remember that those of us who are not black, allow those who are, the space and time to speak their minds. It is important that we allow them to remain on the front lines and forever remain behind them. We must provide the means, platforms and the voice to speak up, because at the end of the day, we get to go home and they may not.
I would just like to say that as someone with a platform, me and all those whose articles are up support this cause. We stand with you always and please don’t hesitate to contact us should you need someone to tell your story or to tell it yourself using this platform. This was more of an emotional piece, so I would like to ask those of you who have Instagram to please follow @Shaunking everyday, he provides countless real life videos of protests around the world. I hope they will give you insight to the very real world we live in.
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This article is truly beautiful and touching. You shed light on such an important yet sometimes overlooked issue. In light of recent events, I think that you have definitely put a good and firm perspective out there for justice. This article was not only educational, but also touching and I am sure it is an inspiration to others.
This article brings new awareness to an issue that was long neglected. It is very nice that someone has decided that this issue will no longer stay out of the public eye and be overshadowed. This article puts it right out to the public explaining the real problems that our society has that need to be solved first. This article is a stepping stone and inspiration to bring issues and problems like these to the public eye where they will no longer be hidden but being solved
After reading this article, I am very interested to learn even more about the racial injustices in our society! I loved your article and was very intrigued and saddened by your topic.
In the age if misinformation and foreign meddling, the article is a clear beacon of hope. Promising Journalism by the new generation!
All lives matter. Thank you for addressing this timely and important subject with passion and aplomb.
With the recent events going on around the world about racism: social media influence, movements, and protests, it is important to realize that we need to change and not just fall for the illusion that people are doing everything that they can. It has been more than a hundred years after the Civil War and a couple of decades after Martin Luther King Jr. had guaranteed rights to all people. But again, we are letting history repeat itself and literally letting injustice happen everyday on the streets. This article allows readers to realize how important it is that we need to STOP racism. All lives matter and we need to do as much as we can to stop this cruelty by signing petitions, donating to foundations, and spreading awareness. Thank you author for using your platform to support the cause and showing support!