Name: Ranielle.M
Date: Monday, March 5, 2012
Teacher: Ms.Babb
Did you know that many people are still affected by racism everyday? Even just one word can mean so much and can put many different images into your head. Racism leads to discrimination, teasing, and many more horrible things. You've probably already heard what racism is and how it's tremendously affecting people in the world, but have you ever thought about how these people feel? Well, I personally think that judging people based on their racial differences is definitely not right! God made us all equal according to His likeness and image and that we are unique and proud of who we are, not to treat others in undesirable ways. Now, what can you do to help? You can speak out when you witness people being racially discriminated or teased, tell friends and family about racism and your opinion so that they can all help and support you, or join any organization that is on the negative side of racism.
One thing that we should do to help is to speak out for people when we witness them being racially discriminated or teased. Regardless of who is watching or even if you don't know who you're speaking out for, all that matters is that you did something that can make a difference in someone's life. When people are being teased just because of who they are, it destroys their confidence. Martin Luther King Jr. once said "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character." He was trying to tell us that we shouldn't judge people by the colour of skin but by what's on the inside. Racism has been a problem for many years and this is one thing we can all do to help.
Besides that, another helpful thing we should do is to tell friends and family about racism and your own opinion so that they can help and support you. The more you spread about how racism is an awful thing, you can get more support from people you know. They can also tell other people about racism and how it affects everyone, therefore, people can also help make a change. Racism may not be what most people talk about, but there are others that are greatly affected by it. Don't you want to make the world a better place to live in?
Lastly, you can also join any organization that supports your belief. By doing this, your voice can be heard. When you hear people's opinion on racism, some of them might relate to how you feel about it, with a greater voice you can achieve the goals to help reduce the racism in the world today. When you join organizations, you have to be committed, especially when it comes to a serious case like racism. Dedication, commitment, and bravery are all the things to be successful when you want your voice to be heard. In addition, it's a great thing to do because it can help many people gain back the confidence that they lost.
By doing these things, I'm sure that you would become a wonderful leader to all. I believe that racism must come to an end and to reduce the racism, we can stand up for what we believe in, inform family and friends about racism and its effects, also we can join anti-racism organizations. Racism may not be the easiest thing to stand up to, but it's worth it all at the end. Remember, stand up for people even if it means standing alone. Be a leader; tell the world that there is someone out there that wants to put an end to racism! Want to make a difference? The answer is all up to you!
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