When Will It End? The Ongoing Racism in America

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When Will It End? The Ongoing Racism in America

I’m beyond frustrated. I’m angry. I’m tired. Tired of seeing the same story play out over and over again in this so-called land of the free. This picture—it speaks volumes, yet it’s a reality that so many choose to ignore. 😡😡

Look at this image. Really look at it. What do you see? I see a pattern that’s impossible to deny. I see a pattern that screams racism, injustice, and hypocrisy. I see heavily armed white men who walk away with their lives—arrested and treated with dignity. Then I see unarmed Black men and women, their lives brutally taken, murdered for simply existing. 😤😤

How many times do we have to see this? How many more lives have to be lost before America admits to its deeply rooted racism? George Floyd, Elijah McClain, Breonna Taylor, Botham Jean, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, and so many others—they weren’t armed. They weren’t threatening anyone. They were just living their lives. And for that, they were murdered. Murdered. Yet, those who commit heinous crimes, those who terrorize and kill, walk away in handcuffs, not body bags. 🤬🤬

Why does America keep showing its racist ways? Because racism isn’t just a part of American history—it’s ingrained in the very fabric of this country. From the laws to the justice system, racism is there, lurking, showing its ugly face whenever it gets the chance. It’s the reason why a Black man holding a cell phone is seen as a threat, while a white man with an assault rifle is seen as someone to be apprehended, not killed. 😠😠

I’m frustrated because this isn’t just about a few bad cops. This is about a system that’s designed to protect some while oppressing others. This is about a country that values the lives of white men over Black lives. This is about a justice system that is anything but just. And I’m tired of it. We’re all tired of it. How much more blood has to be spilled before we see real change? 😥😥

It’s 2024, and we’re still fighting the same battles our ancestors did. We’re still demanding the same basic human rights. We’re still asking for the same thing: to be seen, to be heard, to be treated with the dignity and respect that every human being deserves. But how much longer do we have to wait? How many more have to die? 💔💔

America, it’s time to wake up. It’s time to face the truth about who we are and what we’ve become. It’s time to dismantle the systems of oppression that continue to steal Black lives. It’s time to stop the murders, stop the violence, stop the racism. Because enough is enough. ✊🏾✊🏾

Why Are the Aggressors Still Free?

Why are people like Kyle Rittenhouse and George Zimmerman still out there, living their lives as if they haven’t stolen others? Why is it that these men, who were the aggressors, the killers, the murderers, are allowed to walk free while the lives they took are gone forever? 🤬🤬

America, answer me this: Why do you not seek justice for these criminals who took people’s lives away for no reason? Why is their freedom valued more than the lives they ended? Why do they get to move on, while families are left shattered, communities are left grieving, and we are left to question—where is the justice? 🤬🤬🤬

Say Their Names. Remember Them for Who They Were.

This isn’t just about the injustices—they were people, with dreams, families, and futures that were stolen from them. We must remember them, not just as victims, but as the amazing individuals they were.

• George Floyd 🖤: A father, a brother, a friend. A man who was trying to turn his life around and be there for his daughter. He was known as a gentle giant, someone who always had a smile and a kind word.
• Elijah McClain 💛: A kind-hearted soul who played violin for shelter animals. He was soft-spoken, sweet, and a lover of all things music. Elijah brought light to everyone he met, and he deserved to grow into the bright future that awaited him.
• Breonna Taylor 💙: An EMT who dedicated her life to helping others. She was on the frontlines saving lives, yet her own life was taken in the most unjust way. Breonna was full of life, laughter, and love—she was a beacon of hope for those around her.
• Botham Jean ❤️: A man of faith and compassion, who was known for his beautiful singing voice and his infectious smile. Botham was an accountant, a leader in his church, and a beloved member of his community.
• Ahmaud Arbery 🧡: A 25-year-old with a love for running. He was out for a jog, something he did often, when his life was violently taken. Ahmaud had a bright future ahead of him, and he deserved to live it to the fullest.
• Trayvon Martin 💚: Just 17 years old, Trayvon was a high school student with dreams and ambitions. He loved sports and was close with his family. His life was cut short in a senseless act of violence that sparked a movement.

These names, these lives—they mattered. They were loved, and they are missed. We must continue to say their names, to remember who they were beyond their tragic deaths, and to fight for a world where no more names need to be added to this list. ✊🏾✊🏾