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Hi, my name is Corinne and I attend MCC. When I first read about the George Floyd tragedy at first I didn't know a lot until more news came to light. As soon as I watched the video where he stated "I can't breath" it made me furious that the policeman ignored his pleas for air. George Floyds death and police violence surrounding his death was completely unnecessary. Even though George Floyd died his memory lives on in those who remember who he was as a person. His death was a call for change in this country and was followed by many BLM protests calling for change. Floyd's death was one of those things that when you think about it it should make you uncomfortable and make your skin crawl. Its so disturbing that a policeman can treat someone that way and have little to no repercussion towards them. The man responsible for George Floyd's death was fired but he served no jail time for killing someone. It shows there is still racism and bias in this country that has no need of being there. BLM as well as other organizations want to bring to light how corrupt the police force can be and change how they will handle situations like these in the future. I can never fully understand what it feels like to be on the end of racial comments towards me. I myself am white so I have not experienced any racism in my lifetime but I have friends and family that have. A lot of my friends are either Hispanic or black and I have seen people say things to them while we are out in public. I pray that people will listen and change their hearts and just see people for their character instead of their skin color.

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Hi, my name is Eric Rodriguez and I go to Manchester Community College. I have personally experienced racism in my time. I can only imagine what people like George Floyd had to deal with. It is a shame that another life was lost due to such hatred for others of different skin color. BLM is a movement that is trying to stand up for all the inequalities that minorities face. Black lives matter is supposed to be a movement that benefits everyone who has ever faced racism or hatred from the white man. Racism comes and many colors but America being know for having slaves and white men ruling them. This is the painted image most people have when they think of racism. It sad that after all these years there are still people that hate other based on their skin color. A lot of the times this is taught from parents, no one is born with hate in their heart and it’s just to see. I think society is starting to realize that there is a serious issue with racism and the way police are trained. I do not think 6 months of training is enough to put someone on the streets with a gun and false sense of authority. These types of cops need more training beyond what they are currently receiving. Police are supposed to deescalate whatever the situation might be. That was not the case when they come in contact with minorities, they often try to make a situation out of nothing and try pinning it on the “suspect.” These cops abuse their authority and think that they are above the law, that is a lie and once people begin to smarten up, they will soon find out who they are getting involved with. Society has had enough of these bullies and it is time to come together and hold them accountable for their actions.

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The death of George Floyd in the back lives matter movement changed our perception of ourselves and our place in society. this changed society tremendously many people quickly realized that the news jumps to things too quickly without getting the full story. Also, how George Floyd was as a person before the incident happened and leading up to his death. If you do some research about him, you can find that. George Floyd had a criminal record, but you won’t see that all over the news the media wants to cover up this to make it seem like all police officers are bad people. Candace Owens a black female spoke out about why she does not support Him. After watching the video many of it made sense to me. Photographs and videos can always be misleading you do not know what actually happened till you were there in person and may never know the truth. She brought up that many times in the black communities they try to turn criminals into hero’s which should not be the case. However how he was killed should be justified. The only way to be black is this is wrong, after she got so much hate from the black communities. So many people from different communities started to protest about the death of him however they were taking it too far. This is when the BLM started getting bigger, black life’s matter movement. I feel like this was created for peace of mind but only made a more of a problem and  Divide us more instead of uniting us. The media Is refusing to circulate the clip of a baggie falling out of his pocket it when he is nailed to the ground. also on the 911 dispatch call the person had described him high off his mind try purchasing something with a counterfeit bill. abigail Manchester community college

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The death of George Floyd in the back lives matter movement changed our perception of ourselves and our place in society. this changed society tremendously many people quickly realized that the news jumps to things too quickly without getting the full story. Also, how George Floyd was as a person before the incident happened and leading up to his death. If you do some research about him, you can find that. George Floyd had a criminal record, but you won’t see that all over the news the media wants to cover up this to make it seem like all police officers are bad people. Candace Owens a black female spoke out about why she does not support Him. After watching the video many of it made sense to me. Photographs and videos can always be misleading you do not know what actually happened till you were there in person and may never know the truth. She brought up that many times in the black communities they try to turn criminals into hero’s which should not be the case. However how he was killed should be justified. The only way to be black is this is wrong, after she got so much hate from the black communities. So many people from different communities started to protest about the death of him however they were taking it too far. This is when the BLM started getting bigger, black life’s matter movement. I feel like this was created for peace of mind but only made a more of a problem and  Divide us more instead of uniting us. The media Is refusing to circulate the clip of a baggie falling out of his pocket it when he is nailed to the ground. also on the 911 dispatch call the person had described him high off his mind try purchasing something with a counterfeit bill. 

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The death of George Floyd in the back lives matter movement changed our perception of ourselves and our place in society. this changed society tremendously many people quickly realized that the news jumps to things too quickly without getting the full story. Also, how George Floyd was as a person before the incident happened and leading up to his death. If you do some research about him, you can find that. George Floyd had a criminal record, but you won’t see that all over the news the media wants to cover up this to make it seem like all police officers are bad people. Candace Owens a black female spoke out about why she does not support Him. After watching the video many of it made sense to me. Photographs and videos can always be misleading you do not know what actually happened till you were there in person and may never know the truth. She brought up that many times in the black communities they try to turn criminals into hero’s which should not be the case. However how he was killed should be justified. The only way to be black is this is wrong, after she got so much hate from the black communities. So many people from different communities started to protest about the death of him however they were taking it too far. This is when the BLM started getting bigger, black life’s matter movement. I feel like this was created for peace of mind but only made a more of a problem and  Divide us more instead of uniting us. The media Is refusing to circulate the clip of a baggie falling out of his pocket it when he is nailed to the ground. also on the 911 dispatch call the person had described him high off his mind try purchasing something with a counterfeit bill.

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Hi, my name is Madison Dube and I’m from Manchester Community College. I feel that before the death of George Floyd, many Americans believed there was no race issue, because it was expressed as “in the past.” I’ve always thought about how we are all equal and that all lives matter and didn’t think there really was a race issue. That was until this man died. For people who looked into the matter, George Floyd already had previous arrests, by the officer that had killed him. This officer had a personal vendetta against him, which already meant he should’ve stayed back, but he decided to kneel on his neck which ultimately ended his life. We know that George had a criminal record, but murder isn’t something to fall back to. I feel like our world is finally opening our eyes to the discrimination many black Americans face every day. I feel that in order to truly be equals we must treat everyone as equals. This means that nobody gets any unfair advantages or disadvantages in life. I know that some people need help in their life, that goes for people of all races and ages, so they should be seen as equals in that regard. Some white Americans who are strongly against this movement might think that black Americans are trying to improve their place in society so that they are above everyone else, because of the advantages they have been given in life. Though, this is what they have needed in order to keep a place in society and keep a job. I hope that this movement helps put us in the right direction to keep pure equality and unity, as I know this country needs it right now.

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Hello All. This is Matthew Frost Replying to Hannah Martinez's post. I took your question about why so many people are unwilling to listen and mulled on it throughout the week. I also asked the opinion of a few friends, and came up with some ideas. The first factor that i think influences the debate is that many people don't realize that there are multiple types of racism. When most people think of racism they think of explicit racism, (actions that can normally easily be pointed out, and are consciously made). Perhaps more insidious is implicit racism, (actions that are influenced by racist thoughts but that happen on a subconscious level). Given these two terms, i think that implicit racism is probably much more common than explicit racism, and heavily influences folks that act explicitly. I believe that by the time people are frequently explicitly racist, then working with them to adjust their mindset will be very tough. However, if we educate and work with people before they transition from implicit to explicit actions; we may more effectively be able to help their behavior. Secondly, i think that racism is becoming an increasingly loaded word. By this I mean if somebody were to outwardly call someone a racist with the intent and context of helping them reevaluate their perspective, then all of the connotations of racism bubble up in that person's mind, and they enact a gut reaction to say "I'm not racist!" instead of analyze their thoughts and actions. It is always easier to rely on cognitive dissonance in these situations instead of analyzing how we are impacting others and adjusting our actions. If we as a country really want to stop the deaths of black Americans it will mean a fight for the hearts and minds of the people in this nation and i believe the only way to do that is though persistent and considerate education and conversation.

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I believe that the death of George Floyd was a role in the spark of the  Black Lives Matter Movement. The Black Lives Matter Foundation was actually founded in 2013, although it gain much more attention after George Floyd was murdered. I personally didn't know much about the Black Lives Matter Foundation until it became a world wide topic of discussion. The death of George Floyd started huge riots and protest, causing the entire world to know what the Black Lives Matter foundation and movement are. These riots caused the entire world to get a new perspective on who we are as people and a society. As a nation we were fighting each other one what we believe is right, better known as "All Lives Matter" and "Black Lives Matter". I believe that these movements and beliefs played a huge role in who was going to win the 2020 Presidential Election. Kennedy Kelly/MCC

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I truly believe that George Floyd's death was a spark in the BLM movement. After the death of Floyd other deaths soon followed and they began to become noticed within the world. This caught the eye of millions worldwide and started the movement with their peaceful protests. Now the national sports leagues are supporting the movement and so are the athletes. George Floyd's death was very tragic, but he will be remembered as a hero and the one that started the BLM movement.                      Anthony Spinelli / MCC

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Hello, Carlos Carrasco, it's Michel Vedana from MCC. I totally understand how "Black Lives Matter" can sound offensive to other races. However, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc., founded in 2013, is, as the name implies, a global organization, it is beyond the U.S., just like racial injustice. Their mission is to combat and eradicate white supremacy worldwide. You can learn more about them here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/. Obviously, yes, all lives matter. How racist of anyone to say otherwise; we all matter! Including black lives. The unfortunate, undeniable truth is that that fact seems not to be the case, white supremacy does exist, that is a fact, a very sad fact. Saying "all lives matter" misses the big picture though. It is a slogan created to criticize #BlackLivesMatter. "Black lives matter" does not mean "only black lives matter" or "black lives matter more." This tweet explains it interestingly, and I believe anyone who is struggling to understand what #BlackLivesMatter means should check it out. They are fighting for equality, something that has already been fought for but clearly failed. I hope that clears things up as to what #BLM stands for.

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Hello. My name is Michel Flores Vedana and I go to Manchester Community College. The Black Lives Matter movement began years before the death of George Floyd. However, I feel like his death, in particular, was "the last straw" and was what caused the Black Lives Matter movement to be what it is today and to have the support it does today. The history of BLM as well as news can be found on their website blacklivesmatter.com. Personally, I had never heard of Black Lives Matter before George Floyd's death. I believe many people relate to my situation as protests peaked on June 6th, 2020, according to the New York Times, even though #BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013. I think Floyd's death was an eye-opener and it changed many people's perception of our place in society, including mine. It is clear that racial inequality and injustice exists, but we must assess those issues so we can move on and finally abolish racism. I have become more aware racial injustice with George Floyd's death; I knew it existed, but I would have never thought that white police officers were abusing their authority, systematically leading to many deaths, particularly of innocent people of color. I was seriously shocked and disappointed, but I believe we are heading in the right direction without the increased awareness and support of the public.

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Brian St. Hilaire,

I agree that the death of George Floyd was a spark that ignited the BLM movement even further. The sad thing is, if this had happened a couple decades ago, it probably would have gone unnoticed. The only reason why it became such a hot topic today is because of technology. It was recorded on cellphones and then uploaded to social media where it became viral. Since the video was released, it definitely created a wedge between the police and society. Hopefully now, not only police, but all citizens will be hyperalert to the fact that there are witnesses that will hold them accountable for any injustices towards people of color and they will think twice about their actions. While this may not be considered a major success in the BLM movement as it does not eliminate any prejudice, I think that it is a step in the right direction as it will cut down on the amount of wrongful arrests and unwarranted treatment that black people face on a daily basis.

- Marissa Milonas- Manchester Community College

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Brian St. Hilaire                                                                                                                                                                      Manchester Community College                                                                                                                                                                                                            The death the George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement has affected ourselves and society in many ways. First there was already BLM before George Floyd was killed, but being killed by a white cop well that was definitely the spark that ignited the movement even more. I believe that society has become more aware about racial profiling and how big of an impact it can have. The BLM is a great movement to have in society because it changes our perception on how we need to focus on how much racial profiling there really is in our country. Our perception has also changed on how we see law enforcement. They are the ones who contribute to this movement. Most racial profiling occurs when a white cop pull overs or arrest a black guy or girl with no reason what so ever or making up the reason. There has been some people who have taken advantage of the movement and those people starting looting and stealing. This is not the perception that we should have on the BLM. That is how George Floyd and the BLM have affected our perceptions.

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MARISSA MILONAS – Hello! I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on this discussion board. I also appreciated the fact that you linked to several statistics to back up your claims (a good academic practice, no doubt!) I definitely agree that the death of George Floyd sparked a ton of awareness about racism. I also agree that Black Lives Matter has done some good in providing a base for individuals to rally around. However, I have a few comments about your post that I’d greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss. “Looking back now, I understand that I was naïve and ignorant, and that my thought process was due to the fact that I am a white female living in America who can never truly comprehend the full extent of racism.” While you’re mature in admitting that you were ignorant and naïve in regards to racism previously, please don’t apologize for being a white female. This is simply a tactic used to further divide people on the basis of race. It doesn’t actually help bring you together—just because you are different from someone else does not mean that you can’t help them meet an end. And it sounds like you’re willing to help all people be heard—and I commend you for that. One of the biggest problems I currently see with this issue of racism and the response to it has been the very negative perception presented by the news media. It’s the oppressed groups versus the oppressors—featuring riots, looting, burning, and chaos in their wake. This is really unfortunate. A better way for the news media in particular to combat racism is to highlight stories of how people from different walks of life came together, put aside their differences, and created something great. I believe the positive association would help people see that we can be united. No matter our race, gender, orientation, religion, salary—we’re all part of something greater than ourselves, and its worth fighting for.

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Hello everyone,
I am Carlos Carrasco, a student at Manchester Community College.

When a person is murdered at the hand of another, it can cause hate and outrage in the lives of those involved and the community. But when this situation happened between a Black person (George Floyd) and White people (the police officers present), the community responded in a big way. This was more than just the death on an innocent person, it was an act of injustice. The way he was murdered shocked not only Americans, and people from around the world. It was an example of brutality and abuse. And to think the whole situation started over a 20-dollar bill. As the community got wind of this story, we were reminded of many similar crimes against Black people in recent history. These stories together, paint a grim picture of our society.

I do think George Floyd death as changed our perceptions of ourselves. It has opened our eyes to remind us, the injustices and challenges our communities face. Even after many years after the civil rights movement, many people do not understand that no matter what color we are, we are all human beings.

I agree that change needs to be made, and is so important. However, I do not think that the “Black lives matter” movement is exactly as it appears be. It is unclear at times exactly what they stand for, and I would need to know more about who funds and supports this movement, and what their goals are in the community. Just starting with the name, I strongly believe all lives matter, and that there should be no color when we refer to the well-being of humans.

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My name is Timothy Bartlett, and I'm a student at Manchester Community College. The death of George Floyd was a galvanizing shock to the American people. It revealed the ugly truth that racism does exist, and its consequences are far more dangerous than many believe. It also revealed that some who are appointed to justly enforce the law are in fact breaking it based on bias. This event revealed the flaws in our police system and society as a whole. With this problem, many have offered solutions.
One of these groups offering a solution is the Black Lives Matter movement. They promote civil and social reform regarding racism in our justice system and society. On the “About” page of their official website, BLM talks about “building a movement”, “move beyond the narrow nationalism that is…prevalent in Black communities”, and “affirm our humanity our contributions to society, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression.” (full page here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/)
But they don’t specifically state how they want to enact these changes. Will they use legislation? Raise awareness through educational programs? I don’t know, and would appreciate more information on the matter. But one unfortunate aspect of BLM’s protests have been the violent elements within them—looting, burning, and murdering in the name of “equality”.
Therefore, since I can’t (and shouldn’t) lump everyone into one statement, I must divide these groups up further. I appreciate the individuals who are fighting for racial reform in a peaceful manner that fosters discussion and cooperation. If their cause is good and right, I support them in their efforts. I also believe that while there are flaws that need to be fixed within the police system, many of our officers are good people who desire to help others and see true justice done. I support these police officers as well. However, I do not support the actions of looters and violent individuals who are using this tragedy as an excuse to wreak havoc on already hurting communities. I also do not support the corrupt cops who put their personal preferences above justice and keeping the law, wielding their power with no personal accountability. If they abuse their power, they don’t deserve to have it.
As a member of this society, it is greatly important that we remember that we’re all equals. White, black, red, brown, male, female—it doesn’t matter. The Pledge of Allegiance ends with “liberty and justice for all”. Until that statement becomes truth instead of sentiment, equality is indeed a cause worth fighting for. We must all take responsibility for our own lives and how we treat others. And we need to remember that we’re stronger together. 

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Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Delude and I attend Manchester Community College.  I would like to start this post by letting everyone know that I am a young Caucasian women who grew up in New Hampshire and has never experienced the feeling of racism that many people have. I am not trying to offend anyone on this particular topic because there are many sides to this discussion.

The murder of George Floyd of Minneapolis when he was in police custody started a serious movement regarding racism throughout the nation.  People believe that police officers are targeting black men and women for their race and not their crimes. There have been and will continue to be protests in hopes of justice for George Floyd and police reform.  This movement has definitely made me think about how racism is still affecting people to this day even though I personally do not experience it myself.

The Black Lives Matter Foundation is a political and social movement to help the fight of violence against black people. I have seen protests happening throughout Manchester, NH, and the hopeful impact it has on its residents. I have to admit that I do not think all police officers are dangerous and target black men and women on purpose. Of course, there are some that are committing these crimes and I do not agree with them and they should be held accountable for their crimes.  This movement has caused negative impacts on police officers and their families.  Many innocent people and police officers have been injured or killed due to the protests that turn into dangerous riots.  This movement has changed my perception because I never thought much about it before the protests started. Now, I see protests ten minutes away from my house which has a direct impact on me and my neighbors. I hope this movement helps ween out the bad police officers and gives the black population some peace of mind without hurting more innocent lives.

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My name is Alison Skare and I go to Manchester Community College. I think the death of George Floyd and the movement changes a lot about my perception of myself as well as society. I personally don't see racism often, so I have become kind of naïve to it, thinking just because I am not seeing it, it is not happening. Obviously I am very wrong in that. The death of George Floyd really opened my eyes, and I think the eyes of others as well. Racism is very real and prevalent in todays society, and it made me deeply upset. I just don't understand how we could still discriminate against people simply because of the color of their skin. Many people obviously agreed and there was an uproar of protesters who were angry, upset, frustrated, and passionate. I think his death made many people feel the need to speak out, the need for change. I know I personally felt disappointed in our society for allowing this to happen, and felt I needed to do my part and speak out for what I believe in. I realized how important it was that I speak out because each one of us that speaks out increases the chance for change in the future. It is my place in society to make sure I am pushing for the changes I want to see, whether it be through protesting, conversation, or voting. I believe that we have a voice and that we need to use it, and continue to use it until we see change happening.

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My name is Marissa Milonas and I go to Manchester Community College. I believe that the death of George Floyd really opened the eyes of our nation. It has incited protests across the country and around the world in which citizens could openly express grief, anger, fear, and disgust. For me personally, I was always aware that racism exists, but I was not aware that it was so extreme and still so incredibly prevalent today. It was not until I heard the news of George Floyd that I did more research and was absolutely heartbroken and realized how much our society desperately needs to change. Looking back now, I understand that I was naïve and ignorant, and that my thought process was due to the fact that I am a white female living in America who can never truly comprehend the full extent of racism.

The goals of the Black Lives Matter movement are to get justice for George Floyd, end racism, and police reform. It seems like we are getting closer to this goal- a Civiqs poll comparing support for Black Lives Matter between April 2017 and June 2020 found a significant increase in support.  In 2017, 37% of registered voters supported BLM, while in 2020, 52% supported the movement. Opposition has also dropped from 41% in 2017 to 30% in 2020. https://www.voanews.com/usa/race-america/how-george-floyds-death-has-impacted-american-life

Other changes that Floyds death has inspired to get closer to achieve the goals set by the BLM movement was President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order on Police Reform, which calls for higher professional standards, training on de-escalation techniques and reporting data on use-of-force incidents. It establishes a framework to prohibit racial profiling at the federal, state, and local levels and requires training on implicit bias and racial profiling. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7120

The death of George Floyd was tragic, but the silver lining is that it has sparked this massive movement that has already greatly changed racism in our society. It has inspired me and many others to learn more about racism and what we can do to help the BLM movement reach its goals, such as attending protests and donating to BLM organizations. It is incredible that society is heading in the right direction, but there is still a great deal of work that must be done to abolish racism.

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My name is Hannah Martinez, and I go to Manchester Community College. The death of George Floyd caused a major uproar, and as a hispanic woman in this country who has experienced and seen racism in the past, this seriously shocked me. I think that what happened to George Floyd impacted a lot of people and really opened their eyes to what is really going on in the world around them. One would think that with the civil rights movement having ended such a long time ago that situations like this would not be a problem anymore, and that is why I think it hurt and impacted so many people. I always knew that racism was still a big issue in the world, but it is so sad to know that there is a massive group of people living in this country that have to live in fear of their lives from the people that are supposed to help them and make them feel safe. Black Lives Matter, I feel, has really brought so many people together, and it has helped the families that have lost a loved one, due to these acts of violence, fight and keep their memory alive. This divided our society even more than it already was, and there was so much anger coming from both sides, and it really had me wondering why people can't come together to solve this and make a compromise. Why are so many people unwilling to listen. Like I mentioned before, this incident shocked me, it really had me thinking a lot, and it motivated me to step up and stand up for my friends and family. It really is awful that it took the death of a good man for people to really step up and fight but I am hoping some very long awaited change will happen and maybe there will be more progress.

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Hello, my name is Matthew Frost and I go to Manchester Community College. Before I begin my response I would like to start with two caveats. Firstly, being a white male born in England I often find it most helpful to listen more than talk when it comes to these topics. If I do say anything that gives offense, please feel free to correct and talk to me. Secondly, I would like nothing more than to talk about systemic racism and how it impacts social inequality across the nation and especially within at-risk neighborhoods which don’t provide resources and options to its inhabitants. However, the specific prompt talks about our perception of self and how we fit into society after BLM. So with this in mind I think it is important to look at facts and statistics. Specifically how over the last six years black unemployment has consistently been higher than white unemployment, and how in 2017 (it was the newest information i could find) 64% of the population in the U.S. were white, and 30% of the prison population were white, whereas only 12% of the U.S. population were black, but 33% of the prison population were black (as illustrated in the pictures within the link below).

Marte,Jonnelle. “Gap in U.S. Black and white unemployment rates is widest in five years.”Reuters, 2, July 2020. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-unemployment-race/gap-in-u-s-black-and-white-unemployment-rates-is-widest-in-five-years-idUSKBN2431X7

Gramlich, John. “The gap between the number of blacks and whites in prison is shrinking.” Pew Research Center, 12 Jan. 2018.

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/30/shrinking-gap-between-number-of-blacks-and-whites-in-prison/

This information serves to show systematic inequality both in arrests related to race as well as the ability to work. I bring this up because I believe both statistics impact not only how we view ourselves as citizens, but also how we view and have viewed race relations within the country. Before Black Lives Matter I think many people may have looked at these statistics through a judgmental lens, thinking that the difference was either related to a lack of work ethic, or a desire for black people to focus on the here and now instead of working hard to slowly better their lives through education and increased salary. For the record this is not an opinion I hold or have held, but it is something I have heard white people around me state in rather less flattering terms. Since the Black Lives Matter movement entered the mainstream I believe there is much less tolerance for these points of view. I hear the inequality previously mentioned attributed to lack of opportunity and prejudice build into the legal system. I can’t help but think that the excuses of the past are being tossed aside and that people are starting to recognize inequality for what it is and are trying to work on it more actively. I can only speak for myself as a white person, but i am optimistic that folks are starting to acknowledge discrimination. The key will be if we as people decide to do all we can do to better the situation, or if we decide to trade action for lip service.

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October 19th/26th: How has the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement changed our perceptions of ourselves and our place in society?