Watching this film broadened my view of how the society I live in, works. Being black in America is truly one of the most horrific and challenging experiences a human being can go through. In America, slavery has been reincarnated through the decades to the Jim Crow laws and in present day, the prison system. Since the coming of our ancestors two centuries ago, our people have been mistreated and denied basic rights. Prior to watching The 13th, although I was not ignorant of the present issues in society, I was definitely unaware of the severity and depth of institutional racism. While instilling a great fear within me, this film informed me of the great evils of the prison system and has motivated me to action.
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Hearing this, puts things into perspective; we as a community cannot depened on the government to solve our problems. The dissolution of these problems must be done from within and outside of the government by us. Watching this film has inspired me to action for I want to make a difference for my community. W.E.B. DuBois spoke on the elite in the African American community, the Talented 10th. As one that is pursing higher education, it is my job to go back my people and use what I have learned to aid in the progression of the community as a …show more content…
The mass incarceration of blacks is the modern day form of slavery. It is disheartening to know I, my family and friends walk around with marks on our heads because of our skin color. The present system in which we are governed by has been formed to parallel that of slavery hence why it is impertinent that we, as a whole, continue our fight for equality. In my opinion, this documentary is a must watch for every African American living in this country, especially young people. I for one, hope and pray that the next generation will live not in fear, but
While watching this documentary, …show more content…
Hearing this, puts things into perspective; we as a community cannot depened on the government to solve our problems. The dissolution of these problems must be done from within and outside of the government by us. Watching this film has inspired me to action for I want to make a difference for my community. W.E.B. DuBois spoke on the elite in the African American community, the Talented 10th. As one that is pursing higher education, it is my job to go back my people and use what I have learned to aid in the progression of the community as a …show more content…
The mass incarceration of blacks is the modern day form of slavery. It is disheartening to know I, my family and friends walk around with marks on our heads because of our skin color. The present system in which we are governed by has been formed to parallel that of slavery hence why it is impertinent that we, as a whole, continue our fight for equality. In my opinion, this documentary is a must watch for every African American living in this country, especially young people. I for one, hope and pray that the next generation will live not in fear, but