Most people have fears of monsters and ghouls. As an African-American the horror is alot more realistic in many cases.No reports have shown anyone being killed by a monster or a ghoul.However,countless black men and women have lost their lives to police officers.A traffic stop shouldn’t be a dangerous event,but to often it has.Their lives have been lost due to racism in our country.Now of course, it isn’t anything like the African-Americans faced in the 1800 and 1900s but it’s still relevant.It is hard for people to be truthful about this topic I have come to find out.I have 18 years of life,and I have experienced a vast amount of racism. The only thing about it is it’s subtle and most people won’t really pick up on it.I am not
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The report said he robbed a clerk at a store for a cigarette.However, it is very clear that the cop was trigger happy during the altercation.I hate when I hear cops say they fear for their lives.The reason why is because as an officer I would expect for you be trained and ready for anything.An officer is supposed to protect and serve and I couldn 't tell after Michael Brown’s death.The Saint Louis area was a disaster after the Michael Brown death.I couldn’t go anywhere and feel safe. Schools were closed,stores broken into,and buildings set on fire.I remembered seeing multiple white people during this time and I often got dirty …show more content…
He is stating that I 'm not smart enough to get into school. I have to use sports to do it.It angered me to see the way he thinks,but I can’t change that.Honestly I know for myself my worth.That is all it matters.But it is sad when I am seen as just a black guy who lucked out on a
The report said he robbed a clerk at a store for a cigarette.However, it is very clear that the cop was trigger happy during the altercation.I hate when I hear cops say they fear for their lives.The reason why is because as an officer I would expect for you be trained and ready for anything.An officer is supposed to protect and serve and I couldn 't tell after Michael Brown’s death.The Saint Louis area was a disaster after the Michael Brown death.I couldn’t go anywhere and feel safe. Schools were closed,stores broken into,and buildings set on fire.I remembered seeing multiple white people during this time and I often got dirty …show more content…
He is stating that I 'm not smart enough to get into school. I have to use sports to do it.It angered me to see the way he thinks,but I can’t change that.Honestly I know for myself my worth.That is all it matters.But it is sad when I am seen as just a black guy who lucked out on a