All know that the killing of George Floyd, an African American, at the hands of a white police officer has lit mass protests across the globe. Floyd asphyxiated to death as the officer knelt on his neck without shame or reluctance. This incident unveiled the systematically rooted remnants of racism that continues in the 21st …
Democracy is majoritarian and hence authoritarian that can yield results contrary to racial equality through the anonymity of the ballot box. Many people hold views that are considered racist, reflecting the inherent paradox. Therefore, it is no wonder that anti-discrimination activism and much of its positive gains in the forms of civil rights legislation and …
Even though the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1865 after being announced in 1863, the day that later became known as Juneteenth by Texas in 1980 is one of the days marked by history as a celebration of freedom. It is the freedom that, according to the 15th amendment, promised all civil rights to the …
It has been a great year for African Americans. The Black lives matter movement last year had gained tremendous momentum amid Covid restrictions. There were multiple marches across the nation. However, some of the demonstrations have been more controversial and politically charged than others. This year Juneteenth is significant because the new President, Joe Biden, …
