" Threat to Society?"
Since the beginning of slavery, the oppressor has been trying to make "US' a treat to society. Although, statistics (yes I said Statistics) show that African-Americans (specifically: African-American Males) are not any more violent than non-Afro Americans males. Some statistics actually show that African-American Males are less violent than any other race. The past power that be are still trying to push the label or stereo-type upon People of Color.
Further, when it comes to a threat to public safety; Black Males are legitimately the least violent. Studies show that most mass-shooting and mass-killing are done by non-Black Males 18-35. If you want more, it shows that every race usually commits violence towards their own ethnic group. Euro-Americans commit violence against each other, Asian-Americans commit violence toward each other, and so-on. Anyway, as stated above; if the facts are true: Why are we viewed as a threat to society?
Just today, I was at a local park with my family. We walked, talked, and took a couple of pictures. Anyway, as we where about to exit the park; a volunteer worker or whatever she was stopped us. My family said hello (because we are naturally friendly people). But, instead of a simple hello back; the volunteer began to talk about how she keeps up the park. How the park is a city staple. However, what made this interaction take a turn is when she then began to say how nice the park security is until they encounter "Rowdy" and "Rude" people who come to "Their Park." She want on and on about this particular topic. Now why she wanted to share this with us is not fully known. However, I think I have a idea and I think it had something to do with my family's natural and beautiful-GOD Given Skin Color.
I think this is true, for she point-out several things and then went as far as to say something about how people dress. Now she could not say anything to us about attire; for I was looking GQ today. Nice dress pant, press-out shirt, and unique Bow-Tie. The rest of my family also looked like the could grace the cover of Jet or Ebony or who ever you want to think of. Anyway, I feel like we as a people should not have to bow down or hide out of fear so that we can be label as "Safe for now" or "Not a Threat For NOW." I feel this women in the park was either (A) Racist, (B) Intimidated by Smart looking and Educated Brown People, or (C) Both.
She wanted us so badly to be the stereo-typical "imaginary" Rowdy Black People. Although, this image of people of color is about as real as a Unicorn. I think she really thought she could scare us out of the park forever or set us straight before our "Blackness" would came out and consume the entire park (ruining the park forever).
Anyway, I can't explain nor fully want give you the full details of her ignorant statements. But, her gloating or rant ended rather quickly when she was informed by the matriarch of our family that we have more than just volunteers or "Thug" preventing security in our family. She found out that many of my family members are police officers and that my family actually have donated to keep up HER "park." I telling you guys right now, Her FACE was PRICELESS. She ended up having to walk away in shame and I'm sure anger.
I guess, what I want to say is don't judge a book by its cover and to all the racist out here; leave that hatred at home. Because, you never know who you will encounter. Last, before you want to depict or label some people as a threat to society; get your facts STRAIGHT.
Since the beginning of slavery, the oppressor has been trying to make "US' a treat to society. Although, statistics (yes I said Statistics) show that African-Americans (specifically: African-American Males) are not any more violent than non-Afro Americans males. Some statistics actually show that African-American Males are less violent than any other race. The past power that be are still trying to push the label or stereo-type upon People of Color.
Further, when it comes to a threat to public safety; Black Males are legitimately the least violent. Studies show that most mass-shooting and mass-killing are done by non-Black Males 18-35. If you want more, it shows that every race usually commits violence towards their own ethnic group. Euro-Americans commit violence against each other, Asian-Americans commit violence toward each other, and so-on. Anyway, as stated above; if the facts are true: Why are we viewed as a threat to society?
Just today, I was at a local park with my family. We walked, talked, and took a couple of pictures. Anyway, as we where about to exit the park; a volunteer worker or whatever she was stopped us. My family said hello (because we are naturally friendly people). But, instead of a simple hello back; the volunteer began to talk about how she keeps up the park. How the park is a city staple. However, what made this interaction take a turn is when she then began to say how nice the park security is until they encounter "Rowdy" and "Rude" people who come to "Their Park." She want on and on about this particular topic. Now why she wanted to share this with us is not fully known. However, I think I have a idea and I think it had something to do with my family's natural and beautiful-GOD Given Skin Color.
I think this is true, for she point-out several things and then went as far as to say something about how people dress. Now she could not say anything to us about attire; for I was looking GQ today. Nice dress pant, press-out shirt, and unique Bow-Tie. The rest of my family also looked like the could grace the cover of Jet or Ebony or who ever you want to think of. Anyway, I feel like we as a people should not have to bow down or hide out of fear so that we can be label as "Safe for now" or "Not a Threat For NOW." I feel this women in the park was either (A) Racist, (B) Intimidated by Smart looking and Educated Brown People, or (C) Both.
She wanted us so badly to be the stereo-typical "imaginary" Rowdy Black People. Although, this image of people of color is about as real as a Unicorn. I think she really thought she could scare us out of the park forever or set us straight before our "Blackness" would came out and consume the entire park (ruining the park forever).
Anyway, I can't explain nor fully want give you the full details of her ignorant statements. But, her gloating or rant ended rather quickly when she was informed by the matriarch of our family that we have more than just volunteers or "Thug" preventing security in our family. She found out that many of my family members are police officers and that my family actually have donated to keep up HER "park." I telling you guys right now, Her FACE was PRICELESS. She ended up having to walk away in shame and I'm sure anger.
I guess, what I want to say is don't judge a book by its cover and to all the racist out here; leave that hatred at home. Because, you never know who you will encounter. Last, before you want to depict or label some people as a threat to society; get your facts STRAIGHT.
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