Tag: systemic racism
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4-Year-Old Tried to Shield Her Mother After Tragic Police Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident that shook the nation, a 4-year-old girl attempted to protect her mother after a police officer shot her father during a traffic stop. Last summer, a man named Marcus Lewis was pulled over for an alleged broken tail light, with his partner, Jessica Thompson, seated beside him and…
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The Weight of Blackness in America: A Heavy Burden and Its Impact
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, the weight of my skin’s melanin has felt like an enormous burden. Being Black in America is incredibly heavy. I’ve experienced this weight through countless encounters—each time I’ve been pulled over for a “routine check,” every instance of a security guard tailing me in a…
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The Drug Crisis in America: A Reflection of Systemic Racism
Get Pregnant Fast The opioid epidemic has undoubtedly escalated in recent years, affecting countless individuals across the United States. However, it’s crucial to recognize that drug crises are not a new phenomenon; they have been present in various communities for decades. The significant difference today is that the focus has shifted to predominantly white individuals,…
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Black Girls Are Viewed As ‘Less Innocent’ Than Their White Counterparts, And This Is Unacceptable
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the societal bias against young Black boys has gained significant attention, particularly following tragic events such as the shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014. Rice was playing with a toy gun when he was fatally shot by law enforcement, sparking widespread outrage and discussion about racial biases. Research…
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The Disparate Standards of Child Protective Services for Low-Income Families
Get Pregnant Fast Poverty, rather than abuse, often underlies many child removal cases. The child welfare system serves a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, yet it also exemplifies systemic classism and racism. In a thought-provoking op-ed featured in the New York Times, family defense attorney Sarah Thompson sheds light on…
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The Significance of #TakeAKnee in Modern America
Get Pregnant Fast In September 2017, while I typically steer clear of football, I found myself engrossed in news reports covering the NFL games that were unfolding. The reason? During a rally in Alabama, the President aimed his misguided criticism at football players who chose to peacefully protest racial inequality and police brutality by kneeling…