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Summary

The web content emphasizes the importance of speaking up against social injustice and racism, advocating for the use of available platforms to promote racial justice and equality.

Abstract

The article "Social Justice." on the undefined website discusses the critical role individuals play in combating injustice, unfairness, and inequality. It argues that staying silent and not challenging the status quo is counterproductive to progress in the fight against racism. The author, Destiny S. Harris, suggests that the persistence of racism is partly due to a historical lack of collective vocal opposition and action. With the advent of numerous platforms for expression, the article calls for individuals to leverage these tools to broadcast messages of racial justice, thereby creating a better world for current and future generations. Harris encourages readers to move beyond sharing only personal or light-hearted content and to instead also use their voices and influence to advocate for change.

Opinions

  • The author believes that not speaking up against injustice is unproductive and perpetuates racist behavior by implying it is acceptable.
  • Harris posits that past efforts against racism have been crucial but also notes a previous lack of awareness and passive attitudes in society.
  • The article expresses that today's access to various communication platforms should be utilized to combat racial injustice and racist views.
  • It is the opinion of the author that individuals should prioritize promoting racial justice on their platforms, alongside personal and entertainment content.
  • Harris advocates for discomfort and going against the grain as necessary steps to achieve significant progress in the realm of social justice.

Social Justice.

It’s Time to Go Against the Grain.

In the Race for Equality.

Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash

As a race, we are responsible for speaking up for ourselves and others when we and our counterparts experience injustice, unfairness, and inequality.

Yes, not ruffling feathers and going with the grain can seem more productive at times, but is it really productive? If we, as a race, never speak up and never speak out, what will we ever truly accomplish?

If we know someone who says something insensitive, ignorant, racist, etc. we need to have a voice instead of letting it slide and not getting involved. If we don’t step in, this only enables that person to know that this behavior is OKAY. Consequently, their behavior will most likely continue thereafter.

I believe a part of the reason racism still exists in such extreme degrees today is because we haven’t spoken up and acted together on the matter as strongly as we are starting to now. That does not discredit ANY of the efforts that have taken place to this point, because ALL of those efforts brought us to where we are today. However, I do feel there was a lower level of awareness and sense of passivity, at least in my own life, and from what I witnessed in many others in the fight against racism looking back.

Everyone now has a way to vocalize their thoughts and ideas. There are so many platforms at our disposal. If anything, today is the day to broadcast our message out to the world and eradicate much of the racial injustice, racist opinions, racist views, and everything else racist that we continue to see daily.

We can speak NOW. So for some of us, instead of posting only about our businesses, comedic topics, selfies, etc., sometimes we need to utilize our platforms to promote racial justice to make the world a better place for us and our future generations.

Get comfortable going against the grain. If we do this, together, we will accomplish THAT MUCH MORE.

Destiny S. Harris is a writer, poet, entrepreneur, teacher, and techie who offers FREE books daily on amazon. Destiny obtained 3 degrees in political science, psychology, and women’s studies. Follow Destiny @ instagram, facebook, destinyh.com, mailing list, or join Destiny’s tribe.

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