League of United African American Citizens

Arm killings, like mass shootings, everyday violence, and police shootings, affect everyone in the country. But Black Americans are ten times more likely to die from gun violence than White Americans. According to another study, gun violence reduces life expectancy by about four years for Black Americans more than for others. This issue extends far beyond mere statistics; it is a painful reality that has torn apart families, communities, and countless lives. It is a crisis that demands our attention, compassion, and concerted efforts to bring about lasting change. Brutal Gun Violence Faced by Black Brothers and Sisters The statistics surrounding gun violence within Black communities are quite alarming. Black Americans experience ten times the gun homicides, eighteen times the gun assault injuries, and nearly three times the fatal police shootings compared to their white counterparts. Trayvon Martin was spending time with his father in the suburban town of Sanford, Florida whe

When Barack Obama became the president of the United States of America - we heard a lot of people talking about how things have changed and some even called it a “ post-racial America ”. There is no doubt that it did open a new window for black people in America but it wouldn’t be right to say that racism saw any decline. Racism is that key aspect of American society that is deeply rooted within its policies and rules and there eradicating it from its roots seems highly impossible. Although yes, the election of Obama was indeed true progress and it did have a profound meaning and impact on the people of America but still racism never went away. The centuries of racial injustice and systemic racism can not be reversed. You can bring back the people who were killed or who lost their loved ones or jobs just because they were black. systemic racism and white supremacy are the truth of American society and one can not deny it. We can say that systemic racism against black people was t

Systemic racism is embedded deep within the soft fabric of our society, and for years we are collectively witnessing violence, brutality, and inequality on a mass level. Although we have acknowledged the work and efforts made by several organizations and individuals to make America a better and safer place for the black community, we still have a long way to go. Racism is not something that can be eradicated within days or months - especially systemic racism, which is woven into our society and deeply ingrained into our policies; thus, changing or completely transforming it seems almost impossible, and it leads to frustration and drowning in darkness and a state of hopelessness. It is vital for us to put emphasis on the black community and how outpouring our emotions, voices, and opinions will help them to come out of systemic racism. Over the last six or seven years, we all have grown accustomed to the blatant kind of violence against the black community and have given rise