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While 47% of white murder cases are solved, less than 22% of African American cases are solved, ( NPR ) leaving many African American families with no justice for the crime that was committed against someone dear to them. Of course, nothing can ever completely solve the injustice of murder but by knowing who did it, helps provide closure for the family. Not only are most African American cases left unsolved, but when they are solved only 47% of cases result in an arrest being made (Washington Post). When Coates’s son was upset about Michael Brown’s murderer being let free, Coates refused to comfort him because of deeper injustices. Another case that didn’t result in any arrests happened in Atlanta in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. A serial killer murdered a dozen children, mostly African American boys whose bodies were later found in rivers, under bridges, and behind dumpsters. In 1982, Wayne Williams was sentenced to two lifetimes in prison for killing two adults ( New York Times ...

The American narrative tells one story and the societal narrative tells another. America claims to highly value people who are different and people who speak out for themselves. For example, in our political society we have two main parties along with several independent parties in order for everyone to be heard and valued. Another example is in the news, where people who do something different or go against society’s norms are recognized. Everything seems great, and the people who are doing different than the societal norms are being honored.  The other side people see is on social media. On social media, what’s showcased is impossible beauty standards that are achieved using photoshop or plastic surgery. These people are placed on a pedestal on social media for the way they look and people are only adding to this “elite” group of people. Instead of going against these unachievable beauty standards, people only contribute to them. By contributing to this group, it mak...

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