controversies
It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.
12 Years a Slave
The DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria for a Narcissistic Personality Disorder, associated with the term sociopath, is a lack of empathy, with a grandiose sense of self-importance creating the ideology of superiority over others. This disorder is observed through an obvious lack of empathy or the unwillingness to identify with the feelings or needs of others, fantasies of success and power, as well as a sense of entitlement with unreasonable expectations and a need for automatic compliance. The defiance of any of these needs usually causes outbursts and they are often violent. In the movie 12 years a slave, it is hard to not see the correlation between the slave owners and sociopathic disorders. The quote “get some food and rest and you will soon forget about your children”, which shows dissociation between reality and the victim. This particular scene was after a woman had been bought and sold away from her children. The wife of the slave owner said this to her while she was weeping as if it were a valid way to comfort. It shows the deep rooted, and at the time socially acceptable, lack of empathy toward other human beings, it has been justified by the idea that because of the color of another skin they are not human; they are another incapable ignorant group of savages. Without empathy, there is no need to evaluate cruel behavior nor is there a reason to question social norms if it allows them to dominate others in order to fulfill their need for superiority.
By Katelind Sky5 years ago in The Swamp
Economic Inequality
Money doesn’t solve your problems. At least that’s what people keep telling me, but is this true? Does money really not affect happiness, or is happiness not the point at all? It’s obvious that at certain levels money doesn’t affect our life satisfaction but it is also important to note that once bellow a specific level of income much more than happiness is influenced. According to the data received, money has a great deal to do with all four conditions specified. Though I cannot determine the statistical significance of the data fluctuations, I can observe many patterns that are involved with poverty level, educational environment and achievements. When comparing the averages of the five poorest schools and the five richest schools, the most concerning result is the inconsistency of the percent that pass reading curriculum.
By Katelind Sky5 years ago in The Swamp
Slavery is a By-Product of War
Slavery in ancient times was a part of the economy. It was the way each people would get the services that they needed. They would take in slaves to help them carry about the duty of running a household. Slavery as lifesaving necessity was only one unclear point of view, taking in orphans and widows who needed the job to live. This is a world where currency was gold and silver and given only to the rich and powerful. Everybody else had to sell their daughter or son or servant just to make ends meet. No people were immune to slavery, everyone was up for sale unless they had certain rights and freedoms which the government protected and provided. Slavery goes further back then the ancient and it is believed to be a by-product of war. People of long ago thought that the only way to end the war was to oppressed the rebels, the troublemakers, and peace destroyers. Religion has its role in this flourish of slavery both pagan and monotheistic. Religion taught that bounding people for the sake of knowledge is right, and only monotheistic said to train them and set them free within their society after they gained the knowledge. Even though the war had a major impact on the belief of the powerful bounding up many, they had the support of religion which empowers their conquest for ruler-ship. This chosen and appointed position from religion exploited the lives of millions of people not just Blacks, Whites, Asians, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Slave traders and slave masters thought it was their right to own and possess other people for living and livelihood.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in The Swamp
Moral Reparations
America is not the only facing this dilemma. Our democracy is put in the spotlight because we demand justice for others yet neglecting justice for our fellow citizens. How can America in its deep conscience ignore the damage brought about its wealth and power? It appears debatable but the underlining truth is it is evident in our job difference, educational backing, and finances. Race does play a major role. The whole world used to be an economy of slavery. We owe it to ourselves and our future to resolve this issue. This issue has deeply divided us for generations. We have the power unlike our ancestors before us to break the chains of bondage brought about our oppression. This oppression was not only physically but religiously. We were persecuted for our skin. It came in these three forms:
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in The Swamp
First-Ever Black District Attorney in Kansas Speaks Out on Systemic Attacks Against Him
After the closing of Election Day on November 8, 2016, voters in the U.S. state of Kansas made history by electing the first-ever black District Attorney in the state’s 29th judicial division.
By Victor Trammell5 years ago in The Swamp
Black People Are Racist Too
The amount of times per day that I see my right-wing, conservative, facebook friends sharing the phrase "black people are racist too" is infuriating, but it's also not entirely false. People, especially now during the Black Lives Matter movement, are taking every chance they get to post photos and news articles about the racist things that black people have done or are currently doing, even the ones who run the BLM movement. These people, posting these stories and articles and photos, are not wrong. You cannot tell me they are because 1. there is proof and 2. it's human nature at this point. Black people are racist too, fact. Don't try to "if, and, or but" me because you're in denial if you try to argue that. It's a fact.
By Lauren Hodges6 years ago in The Swamp
Defund The Police — A view from both sides:
My uncle has a unique Black experience that we all can learn from no matter what side of the issue of #DefundPolice you are on. His experience provides greater clarity and thoughtfulness than any hashtag. I am publishing his letter to the Fraternal Order of Police as a conduit for constructive conversations that lead to positive solutions.
By Darius Kirksey6 years ago in The Swamp
What Means Misfits - What Has That To Do With The Changing Time In 2020
Well, 2020 is a year for the books. It is a special year when the global pandemic broke out. A year when the virus kept us between the four walls of our home, and we can't go outside. Only for a small walk. Or doing the groceries.
By Agnes Laurens6 years ago in The Swamp
BEING A BLACK GIRL
Living in the United States and being black, in general, is very rough. From the police brutality to the injustice within the system, the black race is designed to fail. Mainly our kings get mistreated the most from the whole world and it’s sickening because I have sons. We can’t make any mistakes or it will cause us our freedom verses a white person commiting the same crime and not doing a single day in jail. “Why do y’all hate us?????” There are perks to the different black skin tones also. Since I’m light skinned, I had it a little better and I noticed it around my teenage years. I was given good jobs without any experience and was given warnings for traffic stops instead of a ticket. I also remember when they would check the white girls for lice in elementary and I had to be checked also(the only black girl required to be checked). I thought it was weird as a little girl but being that I had a head full of hair and it was straight, now I understand. I grew up in a military family and ended up growing up in Montgomery Alabama, so I had a great childhood. I was taught to love everyone and treat the CEO the same way as you would treat the janitor. I wasn’t raised to praise material things and just to simply make what you have fabulous. I grew up in church faithfully lol and that’s all I knew and could do. I couldn’t go to proms or school dances. I wasn’t allowed a boyfriend and all of my other friends did. When I got older and was able to get away from my parents, is when I really started to see the world for what it was. I noticed that we (Blacks)couldn’t get loans for businesses but could get a school loan 👀....but you would see all the Arabs and Indians with stores in our neighborhood. How is that possible? They barely speak English. Our own country? Wow! My ancestors were raped, overworked, hung, burned alive, beaten, family divided etc....and we get treated like shit. “Why do y’all hate us so much?” The justice system is very different when it comes to different races. They double or triple the sentences for blacks and my question to whomever is reading this and has the answers to it, feel free to let me know, “Why are we hated so much?” Still to this day I don’t hate white people, hell one of my best friends is white and I love her ass to death. I wouldn’t trade her for the world!! It’s not her fault what happened years ago.....I like white people just not racists white people. I have two grown sons and I don’t feel safe when they leave the house and that’s mainly because of the police. It’s sad to say but some white people joined the police force only to beat and kill blacks without any repercussions because after they could no longer handle us that way, a bunch of the fuckers quit. They supposed to protect and serve but whenever they get behind me or is just around me in any kind of way, I feel paranoid instead of protected! For all you “Karen’s” out there who falsely accuse black people of things not true, y’all need y’all ass whooped because it’s been going on for too long and it’s ridiculous. White privilege at its best. I’ve been pulled over on bogus charges and it’s a shame they can make shit up and do what they want. One pulled me over for a loud radio one day but my radio didn’t even work at the time. Stuff like this needs to come to an end and if you’re not being a police to protect and serve us, them take your ass on! It’s definitely not supposed to be like that and I just wish we could live normal like everyone else, is that too much to ask for? Donald Trump keeps saying “Make America Great Again” but when was it ever great for black people? I’ll wait......................................................... Exactly! With hard work and determination, I’m sure we can overcome all of these obstacles. I love everybody and wish we could all get along no matter the color of our skin. One race=human race. Peace love and happiness to everyone!!!!✊🏽✌🏽
By Switchin In The Kitchen6 years ago in The Swamp
