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Mr. Alton Sterling & Mr. Philando Castile


I sat at my computer, and I logged on to Twitter. To my shocked, yet unsurprised emotions, another Black Man was killed in America. Once again, another hashtag was created. A father of children, and a provider killed again. His name was, no IS Mr. Alton Sterling. Mr. Sterling like I stated above was a father, and a man just trying to do what he could to be what he knew was being a man. In addition, as I read his case and looked at him. Something got me, and hit me hard. His stature and expressions reminded me of yet another case of a Black Man being killed that broke my heart: Mr. Eric Garner. Both men, simply doing the American way is of Entrepreneurship to make ends make. To take care of their families. However, both are gone to soon. Mr. Sterling is another case of the plight of being a Black Man in America. However, the situation and the state of my emotions got worse. Before I could even grief or disgust the case of Mr. Sterling murder, I heard that possible another black man was just killed. In fact, in the same manner and aspect of that of the first. That is when, for the hundredth time, I see the trending hashtag: Philando Castile. A responsible and hardworking man. A father of a child that witnessed him (Mr. Castile) being shoot. The idea of seeing that at any age is one that I still cannot phantom or visualize. Mr. Castile was a man that worked in a Minnesota school system. That feed children, not even his own on a daily basis. A man that show responsibility as a father, protector, and provider as a not a burden, but a blessing. However, one encounter without even so much as a proper identification, Philando Castile was shot.

Therefore, I say this to say that this has to STOP. How extreme do the cases have to get before we can say that enough is enough. How long do we have to sacrifice our souls, and be robbed of being a human being? Being treated humananely. I heard people talk about progress. But, what is progress? Eating inside a restaurant?  Drink from the water foundation as an another human being who you do not share the same skin color? No, progress is not being killed for simply being black. Progress is not being shot for wearing a hood, playing music in a car, or having a broken tail light. However, in 2016, all of these things are still illegal for black people. So, I don’t understand the meaning of living in a “society of equality.” Because as a young black man I have never seen or felt that. So, I ask what is the answer? Do we continue to let this happen or do we move forward with so kind change in mindset? I am deeply saddened. And, once again I have to say for what seems like the million time, Prays to the families. But, change needs to come. And, I will do everything that I can to make sure that this world is a better place. Because if I don’t, you or me could be the next hashtag. Just Saying….

 

Stay Safe and Stay Strong, Black Man

 

Sincerely,

The Brown Brother



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