-
White Man Once Again Arrested in Connection With 2 Possibly Racially Motivated Killings an
This article illuminates how white supremacy can play a part in crimes. Hate crimes are very common around the country. A suspect was put in custody for committing two crimes that involved murder and the shooting at a black family's home.
theroot.com -
Straight Black Men Are the White People of Black People
This article discusses how cisgender black men have a privilege within the black community, that other black women, femmes and people cannot claim. Black women also play a part into the sexual trauma involving black women. This article exposes that and asks black men to recognize their privilege.
verysmartbrothas.theroot.com -
The Story of Rosa Parks’ Detroit Home Reveals Hard Truths About Her Life in the ‘Northern
This article discusses the obstacles that many civil rights activists, such as Rosa Parks faced on their quest to equality. After her staging of boycotts, Rosa Parks was forced to move to Detroit, where she faced even more discrimination and financial hardships
theroot.com -
How a Not Racist Cop Arrested a Man for ‘Walking While Black,’ Blamed It on Black People a
This article exemplifies the "harmfulness" that white privilege plays in the role of injustice. A racist cop in Seattle arrested an elderly black man for "walking with a golf club". In her mind, she thought he was using the golf club as a weapon. After the elderly man won a million dollar settlement, she then said racist comments about the BLM and black people, in general. She then walked away with a one hundred thousand dollar settlement. *smh*
theroot.com
