How does one resist injustice?

No matter what, we all experience injustice.   Whether it’s on a personal level, or a social one, at one point in our lives, we may be a victim of it.  One thing I learned is that there are many different ways to resist.  One way would be to stand up to the oppression that you’re facing.  Take Rosa Parks as an example.  She faced racial injustice and resisted by standing up for herself and every other African-American, whether it was those on the bus with her, or strangers she didn’t know.  Her resistance fought for many.  In my opinion, change doesn’t come easy in this world.  As unfair as it seems, everyone has privileges based on their country, race, gender, religion, sexuality, and class.  And sometimes that can make your voice less powerful than those with more privileges than you.  Throughout history, people have always fought for rights that they think they deserve.  In the beginning of the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, the main character is afraid to resist, but with the help of others, she finds her voice and gains bravery.  With courage, alliances, and an influential voice, anything can be possible.

 

What it means to be human

Humans want to communicate

Humans have/need a dream

Humans have a desire to help others

Humans seek happiness

Humans need friends/ Humans need companions

Humans want to learn/seek knowledge

Humans need to express their emotions

Humans can be ignorant and should be more aware

Humans are violent

Humans fight for what they believe in

Humans have conflict/war

Humans prevail despite conflict

Humans may abuse power

Humans evolve

Humans want to be remembered because most like recognition

Humans disagree

Humans may be discriminatory/racist

Humans like to make our lives easier and better

Humans like to help and fight against perceived injustice

Humans are curious and seek knowledge

In the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, I learned that if we truly want something to change, we have the ability to change it.  In this book, a sixteen year old African American girl witnesses her friend get shot by police officers.  Not only does she feel distraught, but she also feels powerless because of her gender, race and age.  This book taught me that no matter how little we think we are, we can still create a movement.  As long as one person listens, at least we’ll leave a mark on them.