Reflections on Social Justice, Equality, and the Struggle to Be Heard

 

Black people are more likely than any other race to die, to be incarcerated, and to experience oppression globally.

People and institutions may oppress those who speak or write the truth due to a complex interplay of power dynamics, fear of consequences, and the maintenance of control. Individuals in positions of authority often feel threatened when the truth undermines their power or exposes wrongdoing, leading to retaliation against truth-tellers.

Why Equality and Justice Remain Essential in Modern Communities

Black gangs



In every institution that accommodates people with different backgrounds, including schools and even hospitals, there is likely to be racism. 


I couldn’t believe it in my hospital bed in Rome, Italy, in the early nineties, a nurse refused to give me my daily medication, because of the color of my skin. She completely neglected me and gave the task to someone else to do.