#minorties

This part of the book stood out to me because it seems like a metaphor for the voices of minorities being unheard, especially in the legal system. The main character of this book, Steve Harmon writes about a dream he had during his trial. He dreams that he cannot be heard no matter how loud he shouts. This seems like a representation of how minorities voices are not heard the same way as the majority. Myers repeatedly brings up this idea of people not being heard or respected because of their race. I am interested to see how this idea develops throughout the rest of the book. 

Since it’s summer there are a few comedies that are being released that usually standout for the year. This one we thought would be one of them so went went out to see this new buddy film (cop/ civilian) trying to catch some bad guys in California. When a Uber driver Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) picks up a angry half blind detective (Dave Bautista). Stu becomes the eyes of the detective to find a notorious gang leader that killed his partner.

lol I’m half whatever bullshit European whites want to hold on to and half the American native. This is going to be short like the dicks they constantly kill to measure. I don’t have that problem friends, big dick envy, brown is the genetic dominate. Freak is beautiful in my world as they cry about in SJW shit all the time. And honestly, whites are genetic freaks breeding recessive genes. I think it’s hot.  Now Imma settle debates now. Did whites create a good society? Well, we know why sheep are white amirite?!?@!? lol Sometimes but they also killed a lot of brown people. Had humans encouraged the breeding of black sheep, you know what... I’m not here to give you lessons. You know the answer. Lesson is everyone would wear black like my clothes as normal because... it’s better. For protection against sunlight but also natural night camo. There is literally no superior attribute to white skin other than we all love that freak translucent recessive genes.  It was cute but it’s time to move on to Star Trek. I mean thinking about the human race as something that can survive infinity. Bah, whatever just kill each other some more. I’ll be here awaiting my draft day to die as an American killing other humans. LOL secret is... I’m not going to do that. If they draft me. Go ahead and jail me. I’m just another mexican in white eyes.

Thank you.

In the light of recent events in the capital of Canada, namely Ottawa, the Muslim-Canadian community has expressed their fear of the reaction from fellow Canadians after the shootings that took place and killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. I find it completely heartbreaking that they are afraid of the backlash they will receive from Canadians, as a lot of people around the globe will generalize this situation, and the stereotypes will be even more perpetuated. I don't blame their fear as a lot of Canadians, from what I've observed on social media, seem to be very racist and plain rude to any people who are part of a visible minority community. They found their opinions on generalization which leads to a lot of ignorance and discrimination on their part (of course, I am not saying that ALL Canadians are like this, just a few who like to share their unfounded and racist views on social media whenever a story involves a group other than mainstream Canadians). Anyways, the only thing I can hope is that members of the Muslim-Canadian community will be SAFE, and won't be the victims of discrimination, racism, or even attacks from Canadians. This is a time where UNITY is needed, it is not a time to point fingers to try and find someone on who to blame these events, especially since we know the shooter acted ALONE. We need to remember that, like they have mentioned, this person or these events that transpired in Canada this week DOES NOT represent the Islam religion. It is a MINORITY of people who commit acts of terrorism.

What you need to learn how to do is shut up, take the back seat and listen. Being an ally means sometimes, well pretty much all the time, you do not get to be front row, you do not get to have the attention, you do not get to be in the spotlight and a real ally should not care about having those things. We need support, not people to lead and speak for us. We need people from the dominant groups to help us get to the platforms we need to have our voices heard. An advocate speaks FOR people, further silencing minorities, an ally supports minorities in whatever way they are asked to. The only time being an advocate would be appropriate is if you are part of the marginalized group. So someone who is a pocs, can advocate FOR poc issues.