Horn Fellows 2021

Racism has never been an easy topic. It involved many ideologies and the influence of science. It has never been an epidemic but a learned behavior affecting every child and adult. Its history going far back since a human can remember and since they have been on this earth. Even though its effect seems almost irreversible, we can reverse it. This reconciliation must take understanding and acceptance of common humanity learned throughout the education of each particular individual. Role-playing can be very effective in handling the elements of racism. Racism spread through role-playing, hence, we can alternate its usage to effectively break down the walls and barriers of racism. When an individual ignited their reaction with violence, racism becomes strong and has a compelling influence on the situation. Self-defense must be used as a protection against further interrogation, intimidation, and humiliation. Everyone must realize that thinking of your defense will only widen the reputation of racism because dividing only increases its grip on society. We must come together as a whole community disputing all forms of racism. If we accept a little racism then it will lead to violence. We must think like one and act like one. Peacefully silences every fire of violence that racism insists. We have a government and its democracy is the way to change the future to end the effect of racism. Seeking a government that administers justice from the least to the greatest. Fighting for that government that will not judge based on the outward appearance but actions and character. We can defeat racism, a quick unjustifiable reaction to a person because of their skin color. This ancient and worn-out battle cry has cursed humanity since the beginning of all wars. We have to gather up the false evidence and false teachers of such knowledge laying the groundwork for reconciliation. We must realize that this world can only piece itself together when every man and every woman realized that the color of skin does not state anything about a person and their virtue. Then we must examine our trauma, we must phase out our own biases, even if it means seeking professional help. There is no way in this world that an individual can rely on support without the help of other people from a different race. And even if their life appeared independent, then they will come to some point of no return where they will run into a person of another race and make certain responses. Learning is the key to life and long life. We must be open to the new changes that occur in our life. When we meet different people, they can open up your horizon, help you become a well-rounded person. This is what we should teach our children and students. It is easy to hang around those who look like you, but it is harder to be around those who are different. Once we realize that our differences are small and what makes us alike is greater, the greatest weapon of racism has fallen and common humanity has been lifted to a higher standard. This standard must include everyone who was oppressed and degraded. Calling out all ignorances and arrogances, we must bring forth restitution. We have to realize that the mind is the target by the connotations of racism. This is meant to make an impression on the mind to paralyze the body and its capabilities. Forgiving does heal the mind because letting go does build up the mind. And awaiting justice gives hope to the mind. Violence's purpose is to confined and distorted the mind. Our victory over racism and its bigotries must be sure of justice for all people. We cannot go back to giving one race more power than another race. We cannot make it about degrading or abusing another race. We have to uplift all humanity and encourage common humanity to all teaching all students that justice matters and respecting others is guaranteed a life well-lived.