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I like Black People: The Good Ones!!!: An Observation from Experience
In May of 2020, while everyone was confined to their homes due to lockdown measures, the world witnessed the killing of George Floyd. The video circulated widely and sparked widespread outrage, leading to protests globally against police brutality.
Typically, people would only see brief clips of such incidents, but this particular video was nine minutes long, providing a stark portrayal of how poorly this man was treated. What followed was a stark division in reactions. Some believed the police acted appropriately, while others were outraged, as is often the case in such situations.
What stood out to me was the deeply ingrained prejudice against Black Americans. Over the years, Black individuals have been unfairly portrayed as criminals, leading many Americans to dismiss or downplay the issue.
This was not an isolated incident; rather, it was the first time that a vast audience of over 100 million people witnessed such an event from their homes. What struck me the most was the widespread ignorance among Americans regarding the experiences of Black individuals in America.
The comments on social media threads and in the video itself were filled with rhetorical arguments and misconceptions that people have been conditioned to believe. Even those who claim not to be racist were often oblivious to the realities faced by Black Americans. They have been persuaded that they understand the Black experience better than Black individuals themselves.LET'S TALK!!!
Typically, people would only see brief clips of such incidents, but this particular video was nine minutes long, providing a stark portrayal of how poorly this man was treated. What followed was a stark division in reactions. Some believed the police acted appropriately, while others were outraged, as is often the case in such situations.
What stood out to me was the deeply ingrained prejudice against Black Americans. Over the years, Black individuals have been unfairly portrayed as criminals, leading many Americans to dismiss or downplay the issue.
This was not an isolated incident; rather, it was the first time that a vast audience of over 100 million people witnessed such an event from their homes. What struck me the most was the widespread ignorance among Americans regarding the experiences of Black individuals in America.
The comments on social media threads and in the video itself were filled with rhetorical arguments and misconceptions that people have been conditioned to believe. Even those who claim not to be racist were often oblivious to the realities faced by Black Americans. They have been persuaded that they understand the Black experience better than Black individuals themselves.LET'S TALK!!!
207 pages, Paperback
Published February 20, 2024
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May 11, 2024
I learned or had reinforced the truth about racism in this country. I found the style really helpful. Small stories making big points. I am constantly fighting my implicit bias and this book takes it apart piece by piece. It IS readable and each chapter was short enough to leave room for reflection. Similar points were repeated multiple times but repetition is needed if we are going to change. I hope we DO have these discussions.
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