It is scary to raise black boys. On the one hand I teach them to respect authority, to be polite, to never sass a police officer. But I know that these lessons won't necessarily keep them safe. A police officer overwhelmed by a situation may allow unknown prejudices to govern his actions in a crisis. My sweet son(s) could misunderstand a directive and their action could result in a fatal shooting.
I know in theory that could happen to anyone. The reality is it statistically happens far more to teen and adult black males. Ask the family of Danroy Henry.
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And it hasn't gotten any better over the last 30 years :(
I hear ya. *hugs*
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