Introduction:
What is racism? Racism is a discrinuination which means coloured people are treated differently to white people. Racism is also white people being biassed and prejudiced. Racism is shown by words, attitudes and actions. It is important to learn about racism so we can help stop racism to prevent unkind words and actions towards people of colour, In this case African Americans.
People of colour are still treated unequally. They faced discrimination white people were biased against them. Racism is dangerous because it can make you feel unsafe and offend you. George Floyd is an example of someone who faced racism. He went to a store and bought some Cigarettes but two employees went to George Floyd’s car and demanded back the cigarettes. The employees called the police, and gave a biassed account about Floyd.The action the cops took against Floyd led him to being killed. Through the media, the scene was portrayed as a reflection of racism.George Floyd faced discrimination because of his skin colour
George Floyd’s death was traumatic. The cause of his death was due to a cop Derek Chauvin applying pressure on his neck, with his knee. This caused an uproar among many people around the world. Floyds death was an example of racism inflicted on the black community. George Floyd was a catalyst that started the black lives matter kaupapa. .
Many Americans in the United States protested against racism, and supported an organisation called black lives matter. This is important to me because I believe people, or people of colour should be treated equally, regardless of skin colour.
Rosa Parks is an important person who also faced racism. She sat in the front of the bus in a white section, and when she asked to go to the back she refused. The bus driver was being racist because of her skin colour, and called the cops. She was arrested in 1955 because she refused to give up her seat. The actions taken against her were dicriminatio, and prejudice.
Rosa parks was a reflection of hope. Many people believed that they can also stand up for their rights. And many protests began in the 19th century for the black civil rights.
I believe that it is important to teach people racism because it will help to stop racism. If we teach the history of racism to people, by showing the action taken against African Americns. Then they would help to encourage people around the world to treat everyone equally. Especially people of colour.
Racism means people being treated unfairly because of their cultures and their skin colour. We can help prevent racism by being kind to each other, and treating each other equally, because we are all humans. The END.