In the article a BLM member clearly wrote it. Voicing their opinion on the pressing issue. Though some have forgotten or shifted focus off of the black community, the issues are still there. Nothing has changed, young African Americans are still dying because of racial stereotypes and nothing is happening. Many of the officers have not faced any type of punishment. The article goes on to list all of the recent incidents regarding police shootings. Honestly, I believe this is a current event/issue. Despite the fading from the news the event personally touches me, as an African American female, knowing that a member of my family could easily be killed and the man would walk away free. Its not okay, and it needs more attention.
http://www.blacknews.com/news/10-times-white-police-officer-charged-convicted-shooting-unarmed-black-man/#.W437US2ZO9Y
I agree. Living as a black person in American can be very scary. I have countless family members who have been effected by police brutality. For example, my dad was held at gun point by a police officer for no reason. The officer saw a military uniform in the passenger seat of my dad's car. I truly believe that is what saved his life. Issues like this have to be addressed and police officers who harm people need to be convicted of violent crimes more often.
ReplyDeleteI read the article, and it was incredibly upsetting. Articles like these are so important, especially today, when somehow there are people who think that racism doesn't exist. As a white person, there is so much that I don't even consider that black people have to worry about. The police in this article shot these people for no valid reason. Only minor misdemeanors were committed, if anything. It's critical that people are informed about these issues, or else no change will occur.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have said it better, Kloe. It is extremely important to address these issues young African-Americans face EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Living with the fear that your parent or sibling will get killed by a cop while youre at school has to be the most heart-sinking feelings in the world. There aren't enough people talking about these issues and how we can all work together to fix them.
ReplyDeleteThe BLM movement and other movements like this are going to be something America is always going to have to deal with. I think it has recently resurfaced because of Kapernick's endorsement with Nike and their new sales campaign. Kapernick is a very controversial person because of his choice to peacefully protest for the BLM movement during the national anthem. This was and is still very much a pressing matter.
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DeleteI absolutley agree that the lives of young black men and women are still in danger by the police. Me being an African American female who is about to start driving things become a whole lot scarier and more serious. You feel like the whole world is against you and shouldn't be that way for anyone of any race or ethnicity.
ReplyDeleteI read this blog & the article and was immediately moved. Every single Americans voice and ideas should be heard no matter what sex, race, or religion. No one should feel like the world is against them. thank you for sharing this Kloe. - Paige McManaman
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree, I think it is very important to stay in touch with issues and movements even when they are not in the headlines anymore. You never know when something bad could happen to you or someone you love, just because of your race.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well. Stayng up-to-date wiht current events espically like this one is incredibly imooirtant. Isolation should never be felt and its incredily hard when it feels as if the wolrd is aginst you.
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