Black Lives Matter Reflection

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This semester, I went to Black Lives Matter by Patrisse Cullors, during MLK week. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this presentation. Racism is a hot topic and can be discussed in many different constructs. There were few white people there, and a majority of the people there where African American. I felt that the target audience that Cullors needed to impact was sadly not there. Being that most of the audience was black, they are thoroughly aware of the struggles that comes with having a darker skin tone. Nevertheless, she did a fantastic job of raising awareness of the problems that need to be solved for all black lives. For those who came from the perspective of the oppressor, it was greatly impactful.
Furthermore, she went about explaining
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My friend is a six feet two inch tall black man. He wears extremely large sweatshirts and pants, also while being a huge fan of all rap music. When I first met him and herd the way he spoke in slang and the cloths he wore; I thought that he must be a huge partier and not care about school at all. All the same, I soon realized I was completely wrong about this person I had just met. After getting to know him better, I learned that he is actually a communications major and helps other students who have problems presenting in front of crowds. It is almost comical the way in which he speaks changes when talking about school, he goes from all slang to prime and proper. He grew up in a not so safe part of Detroit. However, though he has been pressured a lot, has never once done any drugs or drank a single drop of alcohol at the age of twenty two. Ultimately, after getting to know him I felt ashamed and embarrassed for assuming his life without actually having a meaningful conversation with him first. From that point on, I try my best not to jump to conclusions about all people in general, expanding my horizons.
From the Black Lives Matter event, I learned that ignorance is a dangerous weapon and should not be taken lightly within the context of racism. As social workers, it is our job to spread awareness and promote equality of all people. Therefore, preventing the terrible things that have cost

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