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7 Ways to Help The Black Lives Matter Movement
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By Heather Clark6 years ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter.
As a white person in today’s society I understand my privilege. I have never been afraid of what would happen to me if I was pulled over. My parents never had a conversation with me about what to say or do if I get into any kind of encounter with the police. I’ve never been minding my own business and get called a racial slur from a stranger. I’ve always felt safe in my own home. I can have a cellphone, sell CD’s, play loud music, read a book in my car, go for a walk with my grandfather, go for a run, walk home with skittles, shop at Walmart, fucking breathe. I can fucking live and it’s because I’m white.
By B6 years ago in The Swamp
Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved We are gathered here today , to bury another body to put another father,Brother & a mother’s son away. Dearly beloved
By Dearly Beloved6 years ago in The Swamp
We Should All Be Able to Understand Racism
It has always been apparent that my parents grew up in a different world to me. They both came from Hong Kong and emigrated to Australia over forty years ago: a whole different culture and time than the world in which I grew up. We don't often agree a lot on politics, particularly on social issues. My mum just can't wrap her head around homosexuality; she let out a small scream when she first saw a gay kiss on Glee that was playing on the TV. She often says things about other ethnic groups I have to call her out on as insensitive or not constructive.
By Tiff Ng6 years ago in The Swamp
A Beginner's Guide To Safely Participating in A Revolution. Top Story - June 2020.
If you're living in the United States, chances are you're not completely unaware of the turmoil that's setting off like a firework into a powder keg right about now. Perhaps watching all this has destroyed an integral part of you that so greedily clung to a fallacy of security in your surroundings.
By Delise Fantome6 years ago in The Swamp
Internal thoughts about Black Lives Matter in 2020
Racial profiling and police brutality has been a widespread issue for a long time. It's been talked about forever this is why I'm curious why it's just now getting the attention that it's supposed to have received decades ago. On the one hand I'm happy that it's finally being addressed but then I have my doubts. I have a feeling that some "protesters" are truly "protesting" for genuine reasons. That's what worries me about the protests. Will there be actual change? Or will this be just a moment to remember that had little significance in the way the government handles its affairs like Tienanmen Square.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: An Ideal Place
To see the destruction of racism is to see collectivism in its most vicious form dissolved. In the United States, the land of sweet freedom, the desire for the taste of liberty has soured on the black race the most. The ugliness of slavery created a kettle for the flames of injustice to continue to burn. That kettle was overturned during the Civil War but the blaze continues through the years.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in The Swamp
We’re Fed Up With Excuses
In 600 words, I want to do my bit for the #blacklivesmatter movement. If you are at a protest with a sign saying how you’re entitled to a haircut and how you want to buy the most expensive dress in the store, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Have a think, is your haircut worth more than somebody’s life? Sometimes I find it hard to believe these protesters anout Covid. Sometimes I believe they were hired actors to try and drown out the real problems. There are three big pandemics that I know are three big pandemics happening right now; Covid19, Climate Change and Ignorance. Ignorance comes in all colours and will be the greatest destroyer of them all. Because not enough has been done on climate change and Covid, it’s already too late. Businesses gone bust. Poverty is everywhere and figures of authority are using this to abuse their power in ways more obvious than before. These monsters had no shame kneeling on somebody’s neck taking pleasure in their suffering. They give tear gas out like cotton candy whilst insisting that they are all doing the mighty work of God. Ignorance is the reason why so many are dying right now. And it’s not just the virus, it’s hatred.
By Chloe Gilholy6 years ago in The Swamp
Why Black Lives Matter isn’t Working
Every time a black man gets shot by a police officer, whether it was warranted or not, civil unrest breaks out in whatever town the shooting occurred. It all began with Trayvon Martin in Ferguson, and continued with the unlawful deaths of Freddie Gray, Jamal Clark, and Michael Brown by police brutality and has most recently sparked nationwide protests for George Floyd, whose neck was broken by a police officer while not resisting arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota a little over a week ago.
By Reilly Austen6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear white people,
I mean this with every fibre of my being. Fuck you. Speaking up about racial injustice will not ruin your instagram aesthetic, I promise you.
By Asha Hussein6 years ago in The Swamp
Every White Person Needs to Know About Their Privilege
You've probably heard the term "white privilege" thrown around a lot these days. I wanted to write this to clear up any confusion or misconceptions you may have regarding the term.
By Mary Molluso6 years ago in The Swamp
Enough is enough.
No need for an introduction. You all know why I am writing this right now. I apologise if this article seems a bit of a mess. My brain is overwhelmed and it is hard to gather my thoughts when there are so many different things to be mad about. I am devastated, and I hope sharing this with you will help add some perspective. The most important thing is that we keep talking, writing and posting. We need to end the silence, and never let it come back. Before you continue reading, please understand that these are my own thoughts, and my intentions are not to offend anyone (except if you are racist). I understand that I will never understand. But I am on your side, and I always will be.
By Tone Breistrand6 years ago in The Swamp