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Charles Kuang
Tonja Vincent
English2010
12/08/2016
All Lives Matter
In our society today, all lives matter. The social stigmas, racial boundaries and civil rights
are a huge issue in the world today. For examples, rich people are getting richer, while middle
class and poor people continues struggle.
On April, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered a highly anticipated speech before
3000 people at the Riverside Church in New York City. In his speech, King attacked the
Vietnam War and American Cold War policy. He likened the U.S. government as the greatest
purveyor of violence in the world today. He called for a revolution of values, that would help
America to get on the right track of the world revolution happening throughout Asia, Africa and
Latin America. (Foster, Janet E, Tonga, Root, Seunyoun, Lee)
Kings condemnation of American foreign policy immediately sent shock waves through
America and the civil rights establishment. This provoked a torrent of criticism from the liberal
establishment. This included the NAACP, the National Urban League, and others in the
establishment.

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Kings views on civil rights and equality were known worldwide and viewed differently
by many people. As of today, we all still feel the unequal pressures felt by racism and civil

rights. The constant police brutality and unjust violence has sparked hatred and fear in many
people.
The great man, Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke about the problem. He said, I have a
dream that children will one day live in a nation where they cannot be judged by the color of
their skin, but by the color of their character. (Foster, Janet)
The picture of the women and children represents the segregation of black and white
people school children that plagued America during the made 1960 era. Although, this era has
passed, there are still many areas of discrimination that plague our country today.
The image explains the past and present generations, and the trials and tribulations that
we as a nation are still facing today.
The President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela once said, No matter your social status,
or how powerful you are, we are all equal. We came here by birth and will leave in death.
Muhammad Ali, the famous professional boxer once said, hating people because of their
color is wrong, and it doesnt matter which color is doing the hating, it is just plain wrong.
In the sports communities today, there are movements, or statements being made by
professional athletes and their fans. For instance, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin
Kaepernick, has taken an action of kneeling during the national anthem that is being played at
the football games. When asked why he is protesting, he told the media, a country that

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oppresses black people and people of color to me, this is bigger than football, and it would be
selfish on my part to look the other way.
There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with
murder. As many of you know, the United States flag is very important to every American,
especially to those who have lost a loved one who are defending that flag to protect our rights
and freedoms.
Kaepernick has been joined by many supporters in this cause. Professional athletes and
entertainers have added their support in the Black Lives Matter demonstrations across the
country. The Black Lives Matter movement is an activist movement that campaigns against
racism and police brutality, especially against African Americans. Black Lives Matter relies on
all its members to act appropriately as a group instead of relying on one single leader.
In 2013, a white man named, George Zimmerman, was acquitted of murdering Trayvon
Martin, an unarmed black teenager during a struggle in Florida. Following this instance, there
have been several instances of police brutality against black people nationwide, which has
sparked many protests and riots.
The only way that will make black and white Americans to live harmoniously, is to have
a very strong solution to resolve those discriminations among themselves as one nation. We
hope and pray that our leaders will be able to protect us from such evil, but it is also our
responsibility among ourselves, to erase prejudice and animosity between cultures.
In the world, and especially in America, social inequality and racism are very sensitive
topics. We all need to be able to communicate and express our feelings towards one another.
Without equality, we are doing harm to ourselves, our communities, our families, our future
generations, and to our fellow man. If we all get along
with each other, treat each other with respect, as we
would want people to treat ourselves, we can live in
peace and harmony.

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All our lives matter, regardless of the color of skin. Because we are all human beings and we all
need to love each other without prejudice and discrimination.

Images like this circle of joining hands represents all different skin colors, and when joined
together can create peace, unity and harmony. Social stigmas, racial inegualities and civil justice
are all huge issues in the world today and it is important that we, as people, work together to
change these issues so that we can all live in peace and harmony with all kinds of people.

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