Although the Declaration of Independence states, “all men are created equal,” it is not so that all men are treated equal. On May 11, 2015, five months ago, Time published on the front cover an Instagram photo captured by Devin Allen--the message intended was explicit. Indeed, the cover photo evokes a confrontational awareness to the most racial hot topic in today’s news feed. Time uses historic black and white contrast, scurry movements, and the no symbol as a call to action to those who advocate for racial equality and those who desire “justice for all”. – Do I quote the allegiance?
Often, law enforcement officers are classified as heroes, however, this photo illustrates an army of villains by capturing a mixture of dark shades and inconsiderate …show more content…
African American males, if anyone, can relate first hand to this situation. On the right, the black man is wearing a grey hoodie, one similar to Trevon Martin—the unarmed black teen who was shot and killed—whose death caused the Black Lives Matter movement. The grey hoodie symbolizes a revolution, an innocent yet normal boy like many black teenagers who have been wrongfully accused in the system. His white hat, signifies mercy, grace, and most importantly, white hats are worn by heroes—like many who believed Trevon Martin died a hero. The black teen runs quickly away from the police, simpily protesting in fear as his eyebrows raise in shock and showing he is harmless with his hands visible behind his back. His legs, outstretched with one foot in front of the other symbolize that African American’s are tired of the denial, but slowly progressing in their …show more content…
Realistically, this visual conveys itself as a black and white issue— there is nothing complicated about this movement—nothing is impossible. There cannot be a shadow, if there is no light. Indeed, the reason why no shadow can be seen in this visual, is due to the lack of physical involvement from the general public, political leaders, and the justice system-- the light signifies hope and promises for Americans. It is what it is, and it is up to community leaders and those who believe in the dream, those who wear the white hats, to advocate for victims in this
Often, law enforcement officers are classified as heroes, however, this photo illustrates an army of villains by capturing a mixture of dark shades and inconsiderate …show more content…
African American males, if anyone, can relate first hand to this situation. On the right, the black man is wearing a grey hoodie, one similar to Trevon Martin—the unarmed black teen who was shot and killed—whose death caused the Black Lives Matter movement. The grey hoodie symbolizes a revolution, an innocent yet normal boy like many black teenagers who have been wrongfully accused in the system. His white hat, signifies mercy, grace, and most importantly, white hats are worn by heroes—like many who believed Trevon Martin died a hero. The black teen runs quickly away from the police, simpily protesting in fear as his eyebrows raise in shock and showing he is harmless with his hands visible behind his back. His legs, outstretched with one foot in front of the other symbolize that African American’s are tired of the denial, but slowly progressing in their …show more content…
Realistically, this visual conveys itself as a black and white issue— there is nothing complicated about this movement—nothing is impossible. There cannot be a shadow, if there is no light. Indeed, the reason why no shadow can be seen in this visual, is due to the lack of physical involvement from the general public, political leaders, and the justice system-- the light signifies hope and promises for Americans. It is what it is, and it is up to community leaders and those who believe in the dream, those who wear the white hats, to advocate for victims in this