First impressions are said to be the most important. A first impression can help one decide whether or not they want to affiliate themselves with a person, build a relationship, treat them with kindness, respect, and much more. When a person first lays their eyes on another there are a few things they pay attention to. They may notice the eyes, body language, the entire face, and other features one may have. Unfortunately for some, they only see skin color and the stereotypes that come along with those. There have people people convicted of crimes, killed, and discriminated all due to racial discrimination. Living in a southern state, I have witnessed much more racial discrimination in my community compared to the northern states I have lived
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Skin color does not guarantee one's actions; good or bad nor does it represent a human. Racial discrimination is something I stand against proudly. We are all equal believe it or not. Human is human no matter what the social status, religion, sexual orientation, mentality, or race. To believe that there was a time where you were not allowed to enter a place, attend certain parties or even walk on some streets due to the pigment of your skin is both unbelievable and disappointing. Where, when, and why was this ever okay? It takes everyone to make the difference. In order to put a stop to racial discrimination, one needs to speak up. Unfortunately, most people are afraid to argue with another for a handful of reasons once it comes to right and wrong. For some, they may want to avoid conflict or even embarrassment. When in all reality, not standing for such an ugly act can cause conflict and embarrassment all by itself. Unless there is a possibility of being harmed, speak up. There should be no tolerance once it comes to racial discrimination. It tears people apart, makes them feel hopeless, worthless and much more. I have experienced this first handedly. The day I was racially discriminated is a day I will never …show more content…
For example there have been cases such as fraternities singing chants about lynching African Americans and vulgar language used towards African American, Indian, and Asian women. There have also been extreme action taken that one can never take back, killing. Dylan Roof is widely known for his anti-black killings that took place June 17th, 2015 at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Although he is in fact facing time and is even eligible for the death penalty, society began to make excuses for his actions. Claiming he was mentally ill, when in fact he admitted he was trying to shadow other famous anti-black murders. If a person of color were commit such crimes, would they be given excuses such as “they are mentally ill”? I do not think so. Today’s society is so blinded by its stereotypes. No matter the color, right is right and wrong is wrong. For such problems to still be taking place in 2015 scares me. Is our human race moving forward or are we setting ourselves back? History can not repeat itself. We must grow and move forward to become bigger, better, and
Skin color does not guarantee one's actions; good or bad nor does it represent a human. Racial discrimination is something I stand against proudly. We are all equal believe it or not. Human is human no matter what the social status, religion, sexual orientation, mentality, or race. To believe that there was a time where you were not allowed to enter a place, attend certain parties or even walk on some streets due to the pigment of your skin is both unbelievable and disappointing. Where, when, and why was this ever okay? It takes everyone to make the difference. In order to put a stop to racial discrimination, one needs to speak up. Unfortunately, most people are afraid to argue with another for a handful of reasons once it comes to right and wrong. For some, they may want to avoid conflict or even embarrassment. When in all reality, not standing for such an ugly act can cause conflict and embarrassment all by itself. Unless there is a possibility of being harmed, speak up. There should be no tolerance once it comes to racial discrimination. It tears people apart, makes them feel hopeless, worthless and much more. I have experienced this first handedly. The day I was racially discriminated is a day I will never …show more content…
For example there have been cases such as fraternities singing chants about lynching African Americans and vulgar language used towards African American, Indian, and Asian women. There have also been extreme action taken that one can never take back, killing. Dylan Roof is widely known for his anti-black killings that took place June 17th, 2015 at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Although he is in fact facing time and is even eligible for the death penalty, society began to make excuses for his actions. Claiming he was mentally ill, when in fact he admitted he was trying to shadow other famous anti-black murders. If a person of color were commit such crimes, would they be given excuses such as “they are mentally ill”? I do not think so. Today’s society is so blinded by its stereotypes. No matter the color, right is right and wrong is wrong. For such problems to still be taking place in 2015 scares me. Is our human race moving forward or are we setting ourselves back? History can not repeat itself. We must grow and move forward to become bigger, better, and