Another innocent black man’s life has been lost by what I believe to be a hate crime. Adding more proof to the fact that black and brown people are targeted no matter what they are doing. It always hurts knowing that it could have been my dad, husband, cousin or close friend and even worse it could someday be my son.
I don’t want to raise my children in fear of the police or seemingly racists people. I don’t want to expose my children to the horrible fact that a lot of black men and boys are being killed for doing nothing wrong. How can I not teach them the facts? That would be irresponsible of me as a parent and it’s a part of our country that everyone should be concerned about.
It scares me to know that my son could be a victim, or that he has to grow up weary of trusting people when he is out by himself. It’s not fair and it makes me sad. I don’t know what the solution is, whether its gun control or justice being served or both. I just pray that it will end soon and that I can have peace with knowing that my black and brown brothers are safe when they are alone.
*Update: Now after George Floyd’s horrible death, I’m feeling numb and uncertain. It’s hard to be hopeful and positive that there will be change in the future. I don’t know what to say or do, but it can’t be this way forever. It won’t be this way forever and I believe that and have to keep believing that there are way more good people than bad. Because of the good people, there will be a change.
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