Colorized Policing: The Systemic Killing of American People

By Mr Emmanuel Aluko

From the moment I entered this world, I was thrust into a battle that I never asked for. The color of my skin became my greatest adversary, a figment of difference that has fueled the flames of racism for centuries. It's a sad reality that we live in a world where people are judged based on the color of their skin, with some perceiving it as inferior or superior.

As I entered my early adolescent years, I was confronted with a xenophobic buzz that echoed with disgust, a litany of terrors and horrors of the slave trade. It was an unreal experience, one that I could never have imagined. I delved into this perplexing situation, and the unfortunate blunder caused by the language of bigotry. It made me ponder how social segregation, racism, and bias have taken over the country instead of bringing people together and fostering love.

For decades, I had been living in a state of denial, dreaming of a world where everyone had equal rights and opportunities, regardless of skin color, race, background, or religion. But then, reality hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that I would have to work twice as hard, over-educate myself, and strive even harder to get half as far in America.

The harsh truth of racism is heartbreaking and utterly repulsive; yet, we must confront the disparity, for it is a human issue, one that we ourselves have created and that certain powerful figures in the margins of society have embraced and perpetuated. It's a perplexing issue that is difficult to decipher the underlying message when you are confronted with the all-too-familiar notion of internalized racism.

The idea that we are all equal under the law was quickly forgotten when police officers conducted their random searches on people of color, leaving both physical and psychological scars in their wake. Sadly, only those in the Black community could truly comprehend the social stigma inflicted by the oppressive policing in America.

For over a century, Black people in America have been subjected to a relentless onslaught of terror and violence at the hands of White folks. From being beaten, burned, hung, dehumanized, tortured, and pilloried, the list of atrocities is seemingly endless. But perhaps the most heinous of all was the Colfax Massacre of 1873, where a staggering 200 Black men were brutally murdered in cold blood while trying to defend and protect the newly seated government. This heinous act of homegrown terrorism stands as one of the darkest moments in American history.

It's a sad reality that, as a Black man, you are never invisible to molestation, intimidation, and harassment. Whether you're out for a stroll, driving your car, shopping, camping, or sending your kid to school, you are always at risk of being targeted. It's a never-ending cycle of oppression that has been perpetuated for centuries, and it's time for it to end.

The insidiousness of structural racism has created a wave of racialized consequences and social exclusion that has been felt around the world. This has given rise to a damaging mindset that has caused some races to think they are better than the rest. This has had a devastating impact on our society. It's time for us to come together, to break down the barriers that divide us, and to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08WV8J15M
• ISBN13: 9798710854044
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"