2020

Imagine being left on hold for two-hundred years, and this is how it feels to be black day-in and out. The death of George Floyd was heinous by all police officers involved, and I believe all police officers should be tried and charged. White people around the United States, won't ever understand the trials and tribulations that black people go through daily, whether it's walking down the street or taking a jog in their neighborhood. Black folk have to look over their shoulder continually, and they may never know when their ticket number has been called. W.E.B Du Boise said, "Negro Blood has a message for the world. This statement is powerful, it demonstrates the black individual possessing the power to lead the world (Barack Obama), but he should sell his soul to the white man.

The protest that happened over this past week has been quite incredible as it has signified people of all races coming together and realizing the injustice taking place in America. Are Not only black men affected by this type of crime but also black women, such as Sandra Bland and Breonna Taylor. In Minneapolis, the 3rd Police Precinct's destruction showed how fed up people were with these slayings. Watching the event take place, while home in Texas, it was incredible to see individuals come as one and burn the halls of injustice. Even during a global pandemic, we have seen people come together as one, to ensure their voices were heard.

Most of the protesters were very peaceful, and many police officers have handled these events in the right way, showing much restraint, while others dreadfully still haven't. A man in Houston had his surgical mask removed and pepper-sprayed for standing there and a woman throwing a molotov cocktail into a police van where she has been charged with attempted murder. Police officers should realize the authority they possess in their community, as they can take a life or save a life. Officers should be willing to put their life on the line, as it is a calling to serve their community. When brandishing their weapon, it should not happen until all other methods have been exhausted.

People are now encouraged to speak about police brutality, as the civil unrest in the community has risen prolifically. If your reaction towards looting is different than when George Floyd was killed, you're a racist. At least the looters were able to get a free plasma TV. What does the officer get, killing someone gets you. Violence was the answer in the Boston Tea Party, the Revolutionary War, and WWII. Force brings these issues to light, and it encourages change. We should not be afraid of change, and changing is needed right now. This isn't a problem for only black people but between all races vs. police brutality. I want to leave everyone with something. HOW DO WE CHANGE THINGS?


I stand with #ColinKaepernick #GeorgeFloyd and everyone else that encounters an issue when doing what is right.