No... wait... that kike is serious! https://archive.ph/jdgNw >Here's Why... > A tragic racial inequity is plaguing this nation- over 70% of homes of Black children are missing a father figure. This is drastically higher than all other people in America, and the reason is simply derived: racism. Studies have shown that not only are Black men most likely to have children out of wedlock (National Center for Health Statistics), they are also most likely to be convicted for violent crimes. This is due to institutionalized systemic racism, of course. If we are to strive towards a future where Black families can be whole again, we must focus on ways to keep Black men out of jail. A huge effort can be made by stopping the reporting of domestic abuse! > If a Black man is convicted of domestic abuse, not only is he potentially going to jail for years, he also could lose the opportunity to be with his children. Losing custody, visitation or a restraining order could mean that another poor Black child is deprived of a father figure. From various studies, we know what kind of strong impact this emptiness can leave on children. It can lead to a life fraught with failures in academics, searching for a strong male influence in gangs or entering into drug culture. Some believe it may be possible that lack of a strong male rolemodel also leads to Black males having the largest percentage of homosexuality of any group in America. We can see in numerous studies that LBGTQAABIPOC communities are rife with poverty and the threat of deadly disease. Bearing in mind the vulnerability of Queer Youth of Colour, it only makes these kinds of changes more urgent. > By reporting a Black man for domestic abuse, you are doing great damage to the integrity of Black families. We must understand the context that may have caused the Black man to feel the need to lash out in such a way, and find help for them first and foremost. Unconscious bias on behalf of white partners may also result in over reporting of relatively minor domestic incidents. It is apparent that as white people we need to self examine to produce a proactive change in regards to social issues facing PoC, and as a white woman you would be actively upholding systemic institutions of white supremacy. Remember: bruises heal with time, but a broken family can cause irreparable harm. Women who become single after having a child with a Black man may also be upholding systems of white supremacy. Everyone must do their part to stop racial injustice, although some may suffer slightly for it! By Saul Goldberg Contributing Writer to ProgPerspective