Opal

The movement originally was birth from 3 women, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi as a cry for justice for Trayvon Martin; the young boy killed for seeming suspicious in a predominantly white neighborhood. The movement has grown to be bigger than that, it has become the face of many Pro-Black rallies and movements with their…

we are killed by police they scream “threat,” then use our skin as evidence. Sean Bell, Oscar Grant, Renisha McBride are all examples of how police use our skin to justify why they killed us, to begin with. Three brave women Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and Alicia Garza started the…

All lives should matter, regardless of religion, race, or even gender. Human being is equally by being born, though the same way of a woman giving birth. We all breathe through the same air. However, being born into a world that is opinionated. Such as, enduring prejudice and discrimination in American life chance are to minorities that are mostly targeted it is African American and Hispanics or Mexicans. Because of the highest crime is what divide us as a social class; because both Hispanics…

It’s hard to think that a little girl would be able to kill someone, let alone multiple people. And yet there are little girls who have done this. Meet, Mary Flora Bell, born in 1957 into a the slums of Scotswood. A young and beautiful girl who’s life would be filled with misery, pain and disappointment. Meet, Rhoda Penmark, born to Christine and Kenneth Penmark. Rhoda a young and beautiful girl who’s life would be filled with opportunities, love and glory. These two girls seem completely…

Consumers usually think in purchasing products only when they are needed. However, reality shows opposite theory: consumers buy most of the goods and services because they think they need them when they really do not. This process can be the effect of the use of adequate advertising to the appropriate audience involving a new landmark of marketing called neuromarketing which is in charge of developing potential thoughts and feelings in consumers. Thus, neuromarketing goals look for the best…

Black lives Matter began with a hashtag on social media #BlackLivesMatter, and is an international organization that originated from the African-American community in 2012 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Treyvon Martin an African-American teen. Black lives Matter usually takes action when an African-American is dies unjustly or other racial issues such as racial profiling, police brutality and racial inequality in the US courts. Black Lives Matter was co—founded…

When individually speaking about Black Lives Matter phrase are ourselves immediately discussing race or the institutionalized thought that racism is nonexistent. So what is this ideology of Black Lives Matter? Where did it derive from and why is it so significant? Well it did not just fall out the sky. As the saying insinuates for every action there is a reaction and it is not necessarily a negative reaction. “Black Lives Matter” phrase derived from a Facebook post written by Alicia Garza,…

Stay On The Track’s People’s ideals shape the fundamental values of their personality. As people’s ideals mold their opinions and perspective on certain subjects, their behavior changes as well. These certain ideals can shape someone’s personality as an ideal consists of many aspects such as their religion, education standards and attitude amongst other aspects. An ideal has the potential to influence people to focus too keenly on their goals. This tunnel vision has the ability to cause people…

Teaching your son to respect you, himself, and authority figures will play a major role in your son’s life as he enters into adulthood. There are way too many of our young men going to prison for drugs, robbery, or even murder. If your son doesn’t learn to respect you as his mother, he will certainly find it difficult to respect others in authoritative positions. I am truly disturbed when I see mothers and fathers applauding rude and disrespecting behaviors. I’ve seen parents post photos of…

All lives matter or black lives matter? The answer is simple: Black lives matter. In a world where black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise.This movement is an urgent call to action against the inequality and expectations of normality defined by white supremacy. The black lives matter movement is necessary to combat and raise awareness of the racism targeted toward black people. Through the Black lives matter movement people come and stand together regardless of their…