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Racism needs to stop.No person that is white or black should never ever be judged by their skin color. George  Floyd was murdered by 4 police officers. Breonna Taylor was shot, and Ahmaud Arbery  was shot while jogging. No of those people should've died. Just because we are different skin colors doesn't mean we should be judged. Racism is the one worst thing that could ever happen. If your black or white that doesn't define who you are. Don't ever let anyone judge you because of your skin color because its just wrong and disgustang.- s.s

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Forget the difference in skin color, the "post-racial era" of historial grudges has not arrived, and racial prejudice is still deeply rooted in the social life of the United States. At present, American society is facing increasing problem of ethnic conflict, social division, and it will still take time for a fundamental solution. S.C.

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appearance but their attitude. -kc

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Black Lives Matter. All lives Matter. No one should be judged by the color of their skin. Racism needs to stop before it gets worse for everyone. People are suffering. The color of their skin does not make people different.

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I never understood why others needed to bring others down just to bring themselves up. We are all the same. We shouldn't hate on anyone because they are "different" from us. Some people say that racism isn't real. But it is. It happens all the time. Everyone gets discriminated one way or another. We want to be safe. We cannot be safe if we are scared to go outside. Scared to buy something. Scared to play with something. We should never have to feel uneasy about going out. But it is sad to say that people of color are. "Black" "White" "Yellow" "Mixed" those words shouldn't change the way we look at anyone. We are all the same. We are all human. Asians are not viruses. Blacks are not criminals. Natives are not savages. You get my point? I am TIRED of seeing and hearing people being discriminated for who they are. We thought racism would have stopped a while ago. We thought discrimination would have stopped a while ago. But it hasn't. And I am done with it. We want equality, but CAN we want equity? I want everyone to be on the same level. Where we all see each other as humans. As a friend. I want justice for everyone who has wrongfully been hurt, murdered, or jailed because of their skin color. And if you don't think white privilege is real, then I will tell and show you that it is real. We are all one. We are all human. I may never understand you, but I will feel for you. I will stand for you. I will speak for the voices that can no longer be heard. - S.N

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Before anything is done, racism should be whats stopped first and foremost because of the impact it has had on people for the past hundreds of years. It still has happened more than ever even before the BLM movement and will continue to do so even with all the protesting and/or riots happening. Racism can happen with anybody and most people won’t even know it, it’s ridiculous how the world is like this and depicts racism as something that is funny. End it. -t.h

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Too many people act as if racism isn't a problem (or doesn't even exist) because they aren't personally affected by it. They need to be enlightened, to step into another person's shoes, to empathize for others who are different than they are. We're all in this together.

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We are all golden no matter what color you are :D - S.T

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We are all golden no matter what color you are :D - S.T

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This is not acceptable. I do not see color and you shouldn’t either. I see humans who are strong, powerful, loving, and more. As an immigrant, I moved to the U.S. to have a better life with my family and nothing has changed for the better. But as humans we should stick together and not fight each other. Nobody should be treated differently for their skin and nobody should even dare to assault these innocent people. Colored children are terrified to step outside, to pass by a police officer, to put their hands out, to do ANYTHING we can do. They are frightened to roll down their window fully to just give their license and registration to the  police. Nobody should feel like this and no child should be scared to die because of their color. It is unacceptable for people to force them to be scared out of their minds and for them to fear their own skin and their own culture. The world we live in is disgusting but we can do something about it to make everyone feel safe and loved. If you’re reading this, DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING. Protest, sign petitions, donate, speak on your platform, DONT BE SILENT!! 

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This is not acceptable. I do not see color and you shouldn’t either. I see humans who are strong, powerful, loving, and more. As an immigrant, I moved to the U.S. to have a better life with my family and nothing has changed for the better. But as humans we should stick together and not fight each other. Nobody should be treated differently for their skin and nobody should even dare to assault these innocent people. Colored children are terrified to step outside, to pass by a police officer, to put their hands out, to do ANYTHING we can do. They are frightened to roll down their window fully to just give their license and registration to the  police. Nobody should feel like this and no child should be scared to die because of their color. It is unacceptable for people to force them to be scared out of their minds and for them to fear their own skin and their own culture. The world we live in is disgusting but we can do something about it to make everyone feel safe and loved. If you’re reading this, DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING. Protest, sign petitions, donate, speak on your platform, DONT BE SILENT!! 

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Everyone is human. Humans come in all shapes, sizes, and color. We have different skin color, but people still discriminate other people who have darker skin. Nobody discriminates people with lighter skin. It's not fair to be unjust to people who are different. We do not have the right to judge others when we all have our own faults. Who gave us the right to segregate black people from white people? The answer is no one. Why do people think so poorly of black people? Black people are just people who have darker skin color, that's it. How are they so different from everyone else? Racism has been existing for decades and decades, it's still here. Racism is like a plague. It doesn't help anyone and makes the situation worse. It infects people and is a threat to our communities. Racist people think black people are not as good as them, and they treat them unfairly. They think black people are not as good as them. That is what they think, but black people haven't done anything unethically. Isn't it the racist people who are doing things wrong? They are the people who think badly about black people whom haven't done anything wrong. Racist people are the ones unjust and should not view black lives as something that is not significant because black lives do matter. We all live under the same sky and stars. We all breathe the same air. We all walk the same ground. We all are different yet the same. We are all human beings who possess the right to live. We all have lives, and we all matter. - M.Z.

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Racism has been going on for generations and it should have never been. Every one on this planet is different but everyone may have things in common or just a group of people.  WE ARE ALL HUMANS that have 1 chance to live. Live your life to the fullest and try to help others do that too.
J.L

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I don't have much to say since everyone else said it for me, but... appreciate all colors  because without one of them, there wouldn't be a rainbow

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Racism is the ongoing struggle to honor the cultural differences between all races. We should all respect each other without any bias or judgement. Only then will our society uphold its valued morals and work toward better goals, such as successfully living a sustainable future and reducing our ecological niche for future generations!

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Honestly, I don't know what to think. Racism is a big problem, but how do we fix it? Sure, we can convince racists into thinking that they're wrong and that all races have to be respected, but at the same time there's just people who won't budge.  All these protests against racism is great and all, but then there's protesters which are more like rioters who think it's okay to burn cities, homes, and businesses down. They can say that it's just buildings, they can rebuild it. Sure, yeah they can rebuild it, but you can't rebuild lives as easily. People depend on their jobs as a way to get money to provide. Especially entrepreneurs, they spend lots of time and money to work on their businesses, their companies, just so protesters can burn it down. I saw this video where these rioters were breaking into a store and the owner was begging for them to stop, but they didn't. That's sad, because not all protesters are acting like rioters, some are actually trying to stop the crimes and that's great. But unfortunately, sometimes their "peaceful" protests aren't as peaceful as they say they are. Sure, sometime the police start all the chaos like throwing tear gas grenades, shooting rubber bullets, and using pepper spray or mace. But using the excuse "the cops started it!" isn't valid enough to riot, loot, and use violence. If you think that violence is the only way to stop cops from being racists, then your not okay. You could say that protesters have been peaceful far too long and that it hasn't gotten them anywhere. Really? Because I remember, if I understood clearly, that Martin Luther King Jr. peacefully protested and got what he was wanting so badly, so why is it that you think, or protesters think, that it's okay to use violence. Cause violence and violence always solves a problem, right? No, if you want to stop the violence and police racism and brutality you have to fight with kindness, with courage, with peacefulness. You're not going to go anywhere with violence, it just makes the problem worse. You are no better than the cops if you use violence against others, because YOU are apart of the problem. If we want a peaceful community and country, WE have to BE peaceful. WE are the future, and if our future is full of hatred and violence, what are we going to do then? "ACAB: ALL COPS ARE BAD" this phrase saddens me. ACAB is not accurate. There are plenty of cops that are NOT racist, NOT violent, NOT bad. But, no people would rather be kidnapped or hurt and just stay like that. What if there are no police? WHO is going to save YOU? The pizza guy? No, we need cops, but eliminating them ALL is just not right, it's not the way to go. It's not good, people want to be cops because THEY want to help people, THEY want to protect them. Not because they want death upon people. Of course if there is a run in with a cop, the department can fire that person and put them in jail, but no. The government is very corrupted, they, with our president, will in fact, NOT fire or put that person in jail. Of course, the victims of these terrible, horrid cops need justice. But the government won't let that happen, so we have to peacefully protest, because violence is not taking us anywhere. Protesters are allowing the situation to get worse. Every person has worth, "Make America Great Again" this man we call our president, is a disgrace, to me, and to many others.  Donald Trump isn't a good person, or president, he has done so many terrible and scarring things, and yet people still support him, why do people support him? That is our president, he's a part of the problem. That is who we voted for, he is driving this country into the ground. He is NOT doing anything remotely good for this country. "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave" and "with liberty and justice for all" these are both false. Nobody is truly free, nobody gets liberty, and nobody gets justice. Why is it that we grew up learning the pledge and Star Spangled Banner if some of what it's saying isn't true? Either way honestly, I am in the middle of this whole thing I don't think all cops are terrible but I do agree that Black people need more respect and rights and deserve what they are fighting for and that all the cops that are involved in some sort of death or attack should be fired and placed in jail. Black Lives Matter, every race should be equal, but they aren't. People of Color will always be looked down upon unless we make change.

- S.F.A

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This is the 21st century. This should be the future of America where everyone has equality and freedom. Unfortunately some individuals are too close minded for that to be possible. It’s utterly disgusting that there are people who won’t accept different races into their country. America is supposed to stand for freedom and equality, but the police brutality, from my point of view, is no different from the redcoats. America WAS the future, but now we need to figure out what we even stand for because of the people who are supposedly protecting us. Just yesterday I saw a video of an officer pushing down a man who was peacefully protesting. So does peace work with ALL officers? No! They work with officers who have a heart and judges by actions, NOT RACE! So stay safe because who is really protecting us now? We need to stick together through this force of redcoats 2.0! And make sure to stay safe from the virus.

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BLM

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We should never discriminate people of different races, sizes, and cultures. Humans are curious, we like to compare things that are new to us. Racism starts when we judge people by their complexion through stereotyping. Call me a racist. I live in an area where the percentage of certain types of people are very low. All the information I learn is from the news. I judged black people as thieves, murderers, and criminals. But I don't believe that anymore. The news does not speak for all African Americans. Not all blacks are bad people. Remember people come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Criminals do too so I cannot correlate them with one single race anymore because that's wrong. And remember how I said humans love to compare things? Well, my point is I am rarely around some types of people and the media is the only information fed to me ideas about them. Once I got to high school, I met amazing people of all races. I learned not to judge them beforehand, but accept them. My message for those reading my response is life is too short to hate people, but is long enough to love them.

One more thing. I am sorry for anyone I've misjudged. Thank you.

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black lives matter not just today but forever. color should not be a factor in determination.  color does not define ones character.

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For years, blacks and other people of color have been discriminated against. They have been treated with absolute disrespect. People like to believe that our country is a place of equality but that’s simply not true. We as a country are heavily flawed and have brushed aside the issue of racism for so long. Only now are our voices being heard and it’s sad that it took several lives for that to be the case. Now that our voices are being heard, be a part of the change. Fight the good fight.

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You should not judge someone by their skin color we are all human and we deserve to be treated equally. Your skin color does not define who you are as a person.

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Racism is a virus that has been going around the world for centuries!!! The is no cure for this Virus due to many ignoring the fact that it exist, those who do acknowledge the fact that it does exist has no power to stop it!!! Our president supports Racism at its fullest, because he hates other races that are not Euro American!!! There’s a saying “ White Power”,  phrase that is use for Euro American giving them the privilege to be a dominant race, which they are not!!! So why do we let them? Minority like “ African American, Asian American, Latino American, etc” are looked down upon due to our race, skin color, and origin. Calling us immigrants, thugs, criminals, N****, C*****, B***** is bullying!!! We must stop this now, because saying American is the greatest country in the world is the Bigs Lie ever!!! Everyone knows it, what makes it worst is that we turn in each other for our own problem, blame other for things we do or didn’t do!!! If we did something that was wrong we must own up to it, if someone else cause a problem or did something wrong, we must help each other to fix that wrong and become a great nation/world!!! Us American knows what our problem is and we must fix that first if we want to call our nation the greatest again!!! We must END RACISM AND START AN ERA OR PEACE AND EQUALLY AMOUNT ALL OF US!!! BLACK LIVES MATTER!!!

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Black lives matter today, tomorrow, and forever. Not just because it’s viral right now. At the end of the day, we’re all human and should be treated equally. The color of a person’s skin shouldn’t matter or determine anything.

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The color of a person skin shouldn’t determine if someone is inferior or superior, at the end of the day we are all human.

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Racism in America has been a disease that has plagued our society since the start of human kind. It took us too long to begin the fight towards this disease but nevertheless it’s happening and we need to remain calm and fight so that our kids can live in a greater America. A place where no matter the color of your skin you have a fair chance at whatever dream you want to work towards. This is the goal to have in mind when speaking out towards racism in America. BLM✊

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at the end of the day, everyone bleeds the same color. therefore, color should not matter!

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Doesn't matter the skin color we are all the same on the inside. We all need to speak up for the truth. Innocent people are being killed just because of their skin color. We need to stop.
-X.Y

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why are people treated different because of the color of their skin?

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why are people treated different because of the color of their skin?

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We are all the same. We are all human beings. We are all equal. Nothing has to change because the color of your skin! Racism is the most dumbest thing I have ever heard of and seen! People need to change, the world has to change.

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Skin color doesn't define who you are. Skin color doesn't change who you are as a person. Our actions, our words should be the ones that define us, not skin color. Just because of someone's skin color is different than your's doesn't mean they are different. They may look different on the outside, but on the inside they are still the same and we shouldn't judge them. Don't be scared to speak up for yourself. Racism needs to stop.
~k.f

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The color of your skin doesn’t define who you are. Everyone should be treated equally, with the same amount of respect and fairness. Everyone has feelings and at the end of the day we’re all human beings. Racism brings people down. We should all be kind, caring and loving towards everyone. There is good in the world and there is bad, but just because someone does something bad, it doesn’t define everyone else of their kind. Everyone matters. - s.f

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Racism is the most dumbest thing to ever exist.It really shows how clueless and ignorant people are because little do they know we're not that different.We all bleed the same blood.I also don't understand why some people think its cool to be mean and hurtful to people.

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This world is full of unfairness, yet so many show so much pride. Why can't others accept that? We are all human, and there's human in the word humanity, so can't we at least show that? So many fought for our justice and freedom, and it's so sad to hear that many innocent lives aren't here with us in our world anymore who wanted the best for our future. Today, we peacefully protest for the many lives lost who fought for equality, and those who we have lost because of racism and discrimination. Let our voices be heard, let them be understood, and who knows, maybe tomorrow will be a brighter day:> -D.H.

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Racism is not nice.
Racism is unkind.

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Every life is important, special, and unique. Everyone has loved ones who care about them who would be heartbroken to know that they have been killed. Everyone is unique, when a person dies its like a unique species dying off. People should not be defined by the color of their skin, everyone is unique and it would be weird to know that everyone was the same. Black people matter, the inside appearance, the heart is what matters. Judging people by the color of their skin is like judging a book by its cover, you'll never know if it turns out to be a very interesting book. All lives matter and everyone has loved ones who care about them. Everyone is unique for a reason. Coco Chanel once said In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different. Looting in protest to get attention isn't a very good thing to do. There are people who  are looting not in protest, just to get stuff, and they are using George Floyd as an excuse to loot. If Kobe or George was alive they wouldn't want people to loot and set cars on fire. Martin Luther King was killed because he was trying to stop racism. People are destroying their own country, their own home in protest.  Embrace diversity people,  we are all unique for a reason.
~Unknown
Have a great day people!

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We are all human. We don't have a choice to be different in any other way.  We can't control it, but we can treat people the same.
-P.V

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Look, I am going to make this clear. Anything in their deaths could have been different. None of them had to be killed. I mean, come on, these law enforcers were  trained to do good and try to reason everything out. If we peacefully protest, then we could achieve our goals. If we keep on looting, that will not change a thing. The looting is almost as bad as their deaths. They are just causing more problems. If we can work together, we can get through ALL PANDEMICS.
T.L <3 :)

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Back then, Martin Luther King Jr. made peace with all those who weren't treated fairly, bringing others to his opinion to brig peace. Now without his lead the country is falling apart, we must follow his inspiration and bring together all the peace we can to stop this outrageous outcome we have. - J.D.

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Racism and police brutality bad, peace and equality good.

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Racism has been going on for thou

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We are all human. We should be treated the same. We don't look at people by their skin tone, that's just wrong. We all go through the same things; we know how it feels to be treated unfairly. We all can get together to stop racism-It'll work, I just know it. Oh yeah listen to the Pledge of  Allegiance "With liberty and justice for all"
-G.S.K

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All Lives Wont Matter Till Black Lives Matter

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All Lives Wont Matter Till Black Lives Matter

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Our skin tones should not define us as people. It's our actions that define us. To be treated with disrespect just because of your skin color is just absurd. For hundreds of years people believe all African Americans are criminals. When really the real criminals are the people trying to make them less than any other humans. It's never right to belittle anyone just because of their skin tone. I'm sure everyone has said or heard the phrase "Never judge a book by it's cover." It seems like that phrase is slowly beginning to loose meaning, and getting into people's mindsets. All lives won't matter, till black lives matter.
-J.C

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Throughout history, leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. have been striving for equality in the people. The Declaration of independence stated that "all men are created equal." It has been 244 years, and that promise is still unfulfilled. To make the world better, equality has to apply for everyone. It is unjust for people to act unjustly towards others. Strive for equality.
~ C.M.

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Peace. That is what everybody wants. But there was a time where this wasn't existing. Sadly, that is what is happening today. We thought it was over, but it is not. We must do our best to remain strong and end racism forever.

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Even though slavery was abolished about 100 years ago, there are still hints of racism today. People of color get lower medical treatment than white people, not because they have fewer health problems than white people, but because they are being treated unfairly. They have begun to distrust the medical system because of this.
-D.Z.

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Racism and inequality is as much of a pandemic as much as CoVID-19 is. This pandemic has been going on since a few hundred years ago. - ALT

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Racism s a virus. Just because someone's skin is different doesn't mean that they are below or higher than you. The reason African Americans get so much discrimination is because of all the stereotypes. So lets show them that not all African Americans are bad.-E.P

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We all have freedom in the US, but some people take it for granted only for their selfish deeds. It doesn't matter what color or race you have, but the only thing that matters is our humanity, feelings, actions, and words. We all want to make a difference in the world but yet, many people who do want to make a difference usually end up in the wrong path. The path that they end up is where all the hatred, jealousy, and greediness is. We are not different just because of our race and color and language but the one thing that isn't different is that we all are human beings, we have a voice, and feelings. So, if we want to be heard, then we should give the world kindness and love, then the world will give us a better place to live without any negativity. We could do this if everyone is kind, loving, and when everyone treats each other equally. Then our light that leads our future can bring us happiness and no darkness in this world. Everyone matters and we should love the world because the world gave us so many things we want and need. We should be grateful to be around people who gave us our freedom. Freedom, can be the one, who leads our path to a brighter future. Life is gold and so is freedom. If you want to get trapped in the darkness, go ahead but many people warned or wanted you to not go in the darkness but it is your choice and its your life. In conclusion, our freedom and equality can show how different the world is and how it can change you by each move you chose. The choice is yours. -A.M.

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our skin color should not represent who we are. to hate someone for having a different skin color than theirs is just weak in my opinion, especially in a time like this. treating certain people differently and singling them out won't get us anywhere. i admit, i don't know how it feels like to be an african american at a time like this, so i can't speak for them. but i do know how it feels to be treated differently, and i can agree that it is unfair to them to be treated like something else. our skin color is just a factor of us. it doesn't define us. what defines us is human. we are all human. and as humans, we should all treat each other alike and the same way. there is no reason for anyone to be treated differently, just because they look different.  if our looks are what defines us in this world, i don't think i want to live in this world after all. thank you for listening to my message. i hope i didn't say anything incorrect. just please spread the message that racism and treating certain people different is not ok, and will never be. later. C.D

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don't have racisum and hate people because everyone have feelings and if you have racisum then you will hurt their feelings and make them feel inferiority and lose their cofidence Y.H

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We should all do the right thing and care about other peoples' feelings and thoughts. Even if it's about racism, we should all do a our part and be kind and helpful to all the people of the world. N.P

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What is the point of hating someone just because of the color of their skin? It absolutely disgusts me that we still have racism in our world. It is a disgrace to humanity, and is a problem that needs to be solved. I do not understand why this problem exists, or why it existed in the first place. What I CAN agree on is the fact that it is unrighteous and unlawful.
J. S.

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Everyone matters. Everyone is the same. You cannot judge a book by its cover. Yet people judge anyways. During this pandemic, force is not the way, but if we all work together peacefully, there might be a change. N.H.

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Does skin color define how people act, and should be treated like? People should not be treated like trash because of where they are from or who they are! Racism is wrong, and I believe everyone should be treated equally. Many people are fighting for our rights and you should support them too.
- T.T

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Since along as can remember in history there always been racism and today there are always racism all over and sometimes the show it like in these protests. MS

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Let let love and fairness be used to govern- not brute force!

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In a hell of a world we call two thousand twenty
There's a whole ton of violence and hatred, plenty
Way too many lives have been lost already
So hear me out, this one's kidna long, get ready

So many bad things are happening this year
We still don't even have a Covid-19 cure
At least all this postponed world war three
My loved ones getting drafted, that's not what i wanna see

Continuing from last year, we continued in flames
Just like last year, it was the just same
Burning everything down, these Australian fires
There's nothing left, nothing left to admire

And of course i would never forget beloved Kobe
And his young little daughter, Gigi
Everything was so fast, happened in a flash
Why did it have to end in a helicopter crash

Next we got these murder hornets
More deaths more deaths, we all just ignored it
Just please, america, just quarantine
If you're out there,  you're just spreading the disease

And at last, were finally at the topic
If you thought that was it, well guess what, on top of it
We have racist police that just murdered Mr. Floyd
All hope is gone, its all been destroyed

Protest happening each and every day
Our voices silenced, they can't hear us say
"Black lives matter, were all human too"
But all they give back is "what do you know, who even are you?"

These protests are going out of hand with looters
And the government is now bringing in the shooters
The crazy protesters are now using bricks
And a rubber bullet might hurt someone real quick

You thought the first few months were bad
But now everything's just terribly sad
Why can't the world just get together as a whole
Why is everything messed up, out of control

Were all human, we can all agree
That no matter what, we should all be treated equally
Our skin color is not what defines who we are as humans
Together we can spread this message, in unison

...

Please can we create some peace
Stop police brutality at least?
2020 is terrible enough already
So don't make it worse, be kind, are you ready?

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Let Justice Begin

Lies uncovered, untold stories unveiled, let justice begin

Lives unshattered and restitution is given, let justice begin

Let what has died come back to life, let justice begin

The hour has come, let the healing begin

We cry out for truth, we cry out for peace, we cry out for retribution and remembrance

Let the scales become balanced and the weight of law and order equal

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“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”