Echoes of Justice According to NBC News black Americans are 3.23 times more likely than white Americans to be killed by police, only 14.2% of the population in America is black making up 27% of all deaths caused by police brutality. These statistics are exemplified in the novel The Hate you Give by Angie Thomas talks about the story of Starr and how she changes throughout the story and how she earns her confidence on how to speak out against police brutality. The ideas in The Hate U Give connect to our world today through the article “How BLM Went From a Hashtag to a Global Rallying Cry” by Leah Asmelash and the other article “Homeroom” a Hulu documentary. We need to advocate and fight for change because people of color aren't treated subsequently. …show more content…
An example of this occurring in the text is on page 59 when Starr explains how people of color are turned into hashtags and rarely achieve justice. Starr states, “The truth casts a shadow over the kitchen—people like us in situations like this become hashtags, but they rarely get justice. I think we all wait for that one time though, that one time when it ends right” (Thomas 59). The line,”People like us…become hashtags…rarely get justice” reminds the reader why they need to advocate for change because we as a society cannot allow more unjust murderings of people of color. A real life example of someone turning into a hashtag but never gaining justice is the murdering of Tamir Rice. A young black boy who was shot dead by police because he (a child) was playing with a toy gun. The police were never charged and Tamir Rice never got the justice he deserved. In the article How BLM went from a Hashtag to a Global …show more content…
An example of a person fighting for change and speaking out occurs in the article Homeroom, a Hulu documentary about defunding police in schools. A unidentified rally speaker at the school boards meeting yelled out the many different ways they were advocating and fighting for change. The line,”Yall need to show up in the Zoom school board meeting, full up public comment, tell them why this is so important, go on BOP’s social media, we have the school boards phone numbers up, call them, blow up their phones.” (Homeroom) By referring to the line,”Yall need to show up in the Zoom school board meeting” it is evident that the unidentified speaker wants to help his community advocate for change. The idea of getting the community involved is also present in The Hate U Give when Starr grabs a megaphone and stands on top of a car in the middle of a protest to publicly defend Khalil's honor and calls for people to treat his death as the depressing moment it is. As Starr is doing this she shouts,”If 115 had traded his weapon for this one; Khalil would still be alive. My name is Starr and I am the one who saw what happened to Khalil. I am the witness. But, so are Y’all. We are all witnesses to this injustice; we see it all and we will not stop until the world sees it too… Everyone wants to talk about how Khalil died. This isn’t
In the book The Hate You Give" by Angie Thomas, pages 420–444 are about Starr, King, and Maverick,Hailey. They just got done protesting after the grand jury did not put the cop on trial for killing Kahlil. While Starr was protesting, looters started destroying all the shops in the neighborhood, including her dad’s shop. (419) This caused King to be arrested because the neighborhood teamed up blaming King for burning down Maverick's shop.
Most people can identify problems in a community but can never make a change. People always expect someone else to make the change. People like Big Mav from Novel “The Hate U Give” are motivated by fear. Just like Ron Finley from the video “A Guerrilla Garden in South Central” who is also motivated by his fear. Big Mav and Ron Finley are motivated by their fear to speak their mind.
The result of this is Khalil being shot and killed by the police officer and Starr being the only witness to this event. Khalil was an unarmed teenager and this, of course, incites a lot
(Michael Brown). Michael was a black teenage male that was unarmed and shot by a white cop, Darren Nelson. This sparked a violent protest including riots and looting. Now government officials are running this nation into
This powerful quote reflects the pain and frustration experienced by the main character, Starr, as she deals with the unjust killing of her friend by a police officer. Her words capture the deep sense of injustice felt by oppressed communities in the face of systemic violence. Starr questions whether her own life is considered worthless by the person who took her friend's life, highlighting the unequal value placed on different lives. This quote reminds us of the urgent need for justice and the importance of recognizing the worth of every individual, regardless of their race or social status. By highlighting the inequalities in the value placed on human life, this quote sheds light on the broader struggle for equality and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing systemic
After the tragic shooting of her friend Khalil by a police officer, Star becomes involved in the fight for justice and joins a grassroots movement to hold her officer accountable. Through her involvement in the movement, Star learns about the importance of community organizing and the power of collective action. The novel shows us that when people come together to fight for a common cause, they can achieve great things. Through the support of her community, Star is able to find the strength to speak out and demand justice for Khalil. Star says“Everybody wants to talk about how Khalil died,” I say.
When is it okay to question the authority of law enforcement? We learn from a young age that cops are supposed to be the ones we run to for help, and yet we’re constantly finding them being involved in a routine stop gone wrong. We constantly hear about the different times an African American person has lost their life after they were pulled over by a police officer. The novel turned movie ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas helps portray an ounce of what families go through when they lose their loved ones to racial injustices. Losing a loved one will always be life altering especially when you learn that they were killed by a police officer.
Young adult literature such as The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, emphasizes teenagers using both their actions and their voices to overcome false accusations from both the media and negative perceptions. Racial inequality and police brutality are discussed greatly throughout The Hate U Give, due to the difficulties the protagonist, Starr Carter, endures when her best friend, Khalil, is killed because of the assumptions made by a police officer who categorized him as being a threat since his skin color was black. Starr receives the confidence in speaking out against what the media had broadcasted in response to Khalil’s murder by overcoming obstacles that revolve around her race and the environment she was raised in. Uniquely, the author, Laura
The novel titled "The Hate You Give" written by Angie Thomas, follows Starr who feels she must speak out against the injustice and police brutality present in her community. As the story progresses, the decision between doing what is right and protecting her family and friends from potential harm is tearing Starr apart. Struggling between personal beliefs and family responsibilities is a constant theme throughout the book. Putting yourself through struggles or doing something difficult for the sake of your family.
In The Hate You Give, directed by George Tillman Jnr, an important technique that was used was the voice overs. The director used this technique throughout the film through the character of Starr Carter. Starrs voice overs showed how big of an impact racism has had on her. The effect of this on the audience was to make us think about how major racism is and the way if affects not only individuals, but families too. The only way this will ever have a chance of changing is if we all use our voices together.
For example, 'Black Lives Matter' is a powerful framework that challenges the notion that the value of black life is lower than that of others. By using this framework, the movement has been able to draw attention and generate a sense of urgency around the issue of police brutality against black people (Carney & Kelekay, 2022, p. 560). In addition, media coverage of Black Life is Life has played an important role in shaping public opinion. The media has the right to emphasize certain aspects of the problem while downplaying others, which can affect people's views and reactions to the problem. The use of specific language and terminology in the media helps to define police brutality against black people in a way that attracts attention and generates a sense of urgency.
Some individuals wonder whether the police force abuses the significant power granted to them by the law. Many people think that they are now taking our lives rather than protecting them. Angie Thomas uses her book The Hate U Give to highlight the numerous injustices that African Americans have endured from law enforcement throughout the years. The 16-year-old protagonist of The Hate U Give, Starr Carter, alternates between two distinct worlds: her wealthy prep school and the “ghetto” neighborhood in which she lives. After she witnessed the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer, she must decide whether to stay quiet, or to find her voice and learn to stand up for what's right.
This year alone, in Chicago almost 80 percent of the people killed have been black. In Baltimore the figure is 216 black people versus 11 white, in Philadelphia 200 black people versus 44 white. Although it’s troublesome that most are killed by other black people, it is disturbing to think that the innocent blacks are killed by armed officers, especially the white officers. The “Black Lives Matter” (BLM) movement is taking actions to campaign against violence toward black people. Founder Alicia Garza said BLM is recognizing that “Black people are deprived of our basic human rights and dignity.
That is what happened to thousands around the world some rallying more public attention than others. One of the cases that received more public attention in recent years was the case of George Floyd in which the police officer (Derek Michael Chauvin) placed his knee upon Floyd's neck to the point where he could not breathe. This influenced a movement BLM), which was felt all around the world. As the case developed the defendant pleaded guilty to the murder of Mr. George Floyd, Mr. Chauvin was also found guilty of second-degree man slaughter, third degree murder and second-degree unintentional murder. The defendant was sentenced for twenty-two and a half years due to state law he was only sentenced on the most serious offence of the three which was second degree murder.
Through her activism star is able to bring attention to the issue of police brutality and racial Injustice and Inspire others to take action. The book illustrates that a moment of crisis, such as Khalil's death can serve as a catalyst for positive and social change. Shows that even in the face of over it shows that even in the face of overwhelming tragedy and injustice, one can make a difference by using their voice and taking