I employ you and encourage you to get linked up with The Appeal. Especially if you're in the criminal justice field, are law students, or politically savvy. Learn more about laws and politics in the mix that affect your community. We all know how crucial a State Attorney's job is. History has shown how biased attitudes of mostly white men and women (not all but most) have adjudicated the criminal cases of black and brown people coupled with racism, unjustly. The way this government allows the prisons to treat men and women, plus kids that are in jail is not cool. Why do we continue to act like we do not see everything wrong with trying black teenagers as adults? Democrats nor republicans have done nothing. The only time the words "we care" plays a part in their minds is when it's their family or friends. Throwing a 16 year old in an adult prison with men is not really reflective of being the home of the brave. Be courageous enough to look at black teens and kids who have troubling circumstances as you would white kids. Our kids deserve to have second chances as well. These individuals have family members that love them because that's what families do. They have human rights. We should all be concerned and involved in this criminal justice system. We know it hinges inside the belly of greed.
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America, America, grace was absolutely shown on thee. January 2021 has not been the most pleasant of times. Americans bombarded their congressmen and women with an insurrection of unfavorable history in light of believing something was stolen from them. Stay on guard. It is rumored to be unfinished business. Then the democrats banded together to create articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, for inciting domestic terrorism on his brothers and sisters in congress. I personally think it's a waste of time. It is imperative for the new administration to focus on all the pertinent pressing issues Americans are dealing with right now. Nevertheless, the best thing that shook up all the negativity was the inauguration on January 20, 2021. The picture above speaks to the moment. There are two powerful black women giving each other that "gone-gurl" sisterhood love with the pound of their fist. Then, the audacity of a dope black man, who was the first black president, was caught in a brief period of time giving Doug (Kamala's husband) some brotherhood pow with his fist!
It's time to practice some black girl Gorman magic! Use this magic to the fullest extent to know you'll do exceedingly and abundantly well in all things you want to have or achieve. Spread this Amanda Gorman magic on your babies while they sleep. Give them some in the mornings to help them with their speech. Tell them and show them how you are going to parent better. Use some Gorman magic on yourself.
Each time a black girl can rock her shine with inaugural pride, it gives us all a higher grade of praise to erase the stains of stigmas improperly added to us. Amanda Gorman is aware of who she is. She is a brown skin girl from Harvard. She is a poet, an author and a fighter for all that is right. She is an example for black girls everywhere. She is showing you to go ahead and do it too! Dream big and do it!
I see a black woman VP! My grandmother Lula would be so happy to see a black woman and South Asian American woman of color as the vice president of the United States of America. Kamala Harris is the first woman! She is an HBCU woman. Kamala is a member of the prestigious pearls of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. I say it's about time! Black women have always put those democrats in a winning position. They owe black women so much! Stacy Abrams is such a boss! She is another main ingredient who helped the democrats win in Georgia. Now what are those democrats going to do for the black community? If you vote for any of these politicians you should be demanding the same from them all the time. American patriotism is no stranger to black people. Black men and women served in wars only to find the American government treating them without any liberty and justice. On the contrary, with racism and discrimination. Black people still remained loyal to America. Despite how erroneous America was. Lula would always get excited about black representation. She was so proud to see black folks as a group of people winning and living their lives in abundance and in a positive way. I totally understand that more than ever now! Kamala has big shoes to fill. I pray that she will try her best to reconcile the differences that are in the way of black people being treated like American citizens. Kamala broke the glass ceiling. Congratulations to you Kamala.
In the first hundred days you shall have 100 million shots of the vaccine in your veins. Well, this is the goal of the new administration. Dr. Fauci has stated if 80% of Americans received the vaccine the other 20% would be okay. Americans will still have to wear a mask and social distance. The problem is, there are some folks that are not interested in taking the vaccination. There are a lot of people who want the vaccine but can't get it yet. How do you feel about the Moderna and the Pfizer vaccine? Will you be in the populace of the 100 million taking the vaccine?
A young boy from the Decatur High School in Georgia gets himself into a bit of trouble. He uses racial slurs and makes a crazy video. It's not like it's a big deal. Right? He was only 14. Oh, incidentally his mother worked at the high school and she defended her son's character. It didn't work out well for her. Luckily, she still works at the school but they gave her a different position or demoted her. This young boy also has an uncle on the Georgia Supreme Court. Well, the mom is claiming she was discriminated against for being white and is now suing the school. Boom!
President Biden expressed on his inaugural day that justice for all will no longer be deferred. He openly called out white supremacy and racial injustice. We shall see what he will do. The black community has been waiting for clean water in Flint Michigan. Police reform in every state has to be finalized. All the corruption in the criminal justice system needs to be reformed. What about reparations? Racism is also a virus. It effects the mental wellness of black people. We need to flush it out of the hearts and minds of Americans. We have to start the surgery. It starts at the top. Black Lives Matter! Even in this new administration.