Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
I was born into the human race where the color of my skin becomes the greatest adversary. That figment has become the dominance and the root of racism. Sometimes, it is perceived as inferior or superior, depending on who the judges are. In my early adolescent year, it was unreal that I would be up against a xenophobic buzz that becomes the resounding echoes of disgust, marred with a litany of terrors and horrors of the slave trade.Sometimes, I dabble with this uncertainty, and the untoward gaffe twisted verbiage of bigotry. And I wonder how social divisiveness, racism, and prejudice have overwhelmingly taken the place of unification and love in America.I had lived in denial for decades and toy with the fantasy of the so-called equal rights and the mindset of having the same opportunities like any other folks in the world that no one is born hating another person because of the skin color, race, background, or religion; and I thought the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is here to stay until the reality of life struck me that I had to work arduously, over educate myself, strive harder, and impress twice as hard to get half as far in America.Black people in America have been robbed of their liberty, work the lowest wages, been beaten with sticks, flay their flesh with lash and knock them off their feet and knelt on their necks until they give up the ghost. All these tortuous moments happen everyday when a minority group encounters a police in America.Being a Black man, you are not invisible to molestation, intimidation, and harassment whenever you walk the street, drive your car, go shopping, go camping, or send your kid to school.The erstwhile President of the United States of American, Donald J. Trump, repeatedly touted this sickening demeaning verbiage sometimes in 2018 referring Africa continent as a "shit hole", the Hispanics as "rapists", and Muslims "the terrorists." The Andrew Johnson wanna be Donald Trump has done incalculable damage to all Americans - eroding the trust and social cohesion the nation depends on to thrive. He embraces the norm of colorized policing we all see today in American police departments. In fairness, colorized policing is a covert and surreptitious way of brutalizing people by virtue of race or class in the society, especially the colored ones, executed under the watchful eye of the rule of law to dehumanize, and subtly target and apprehend unarmed people particularly the black race with no or negligible infractions causing verbal or physical harassment, temporary damage to body parts, excruciating concussion or immediate death.
Synopsis
From the moment I entered this world, I was thrust into a battle that I never asked for. The color of my skin became my greatest adversary, a figment of difference that has fueled the flames of racism for centuries. It's a sad reality that we live in a world where people are judged based on the color of their skin, with some perceiving it as inferior or superior.
As I entered my early adolescent years, I was confronted with a xenophobic buzz that echoed with disgust, a litany of terrors and horrors of the slave trade. It was an unreal experience, one that I could never have imagined. I delved into this perplexing situation, and the unfortunate blunder caused by the language of bigotry. It made me ponder how social segregation, racism, and bias have taken over the country instead of bringing people together and fostering love.
For decades, I had been living in a state of denial, dreaming of a world where everyone had equal rights and opportunities, regardless of skin color, race, background, or religion. But then, reality hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that I would have to work twice as hard, over-educate myself, and strive even harder to get half as far in America.
The harsh truth of racism is heartbreaking and utterly repulsive; yet, we must confront the disparity, for it is a human issue, one that we ourselves have created and that certain powerful figures in the margins of society have embraced and perpetuated. It's a perplexing issue that is difficult to decipher the underlying message when you are confronted with the all-too-familiar notion of internalized racism.
The idea that we are all equal under the law was quickly forgotten when police officers conducted their random searches on people of color, leaving both physical and psychological scars in their wake. Sadly, only those in the Black community could truly comprehend the social stigma inflicted by the oppressive policing in America.
For over a century, Black people in America have been subjected to a relentless onslaught of terror and violence at the hands of White folks. From being beaten, burned, hung, dehumanized, tortured, and pilloried, the list of atrocities is seemingly endless. But perhaps the most heinous of all was the Colfax Massacre of 1873, where a staggering 200 Black men were brutally murdered in cold blood while trying to defend and protect the newly seated government. This heinous act of homegrown terrorism stands as one of the darkest moments in American history.
It's a sad reality that, as a Black man, you are never invisible to molestation, intimidation, and harassment. Whether you're out for a stroll, driving your car, shopping, camping, or sending your kid to school, you are always at risk of being targeted. It's a never-ending cycle of oppression that has been perpetuated for centuries, and it's time for it to end.
The insidiousness of structural racism has created a wave of racialized consequences and social exclusion that has been felt around the world. This has given rise to a damaging mindset that has caused some races to think they are better than the rest. This has had a devastating impact on our society. It's time for us to come together, to break down the barriers that divide us, and to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Synopsis
In "Colorized Policing: The Systemic Killing of American People," author Emmanuel delves deep into the heart of America's racial divide, exposing the harsh realities of a system that has been designed to oppress and marginalize people of color. With a powerful and engaging writing style, Emmanuel takes readers on a journey through his own experiences as a Black man in America, sharing his personal struggles with racism and discrimination.
Through meticulous research and analysis, Emmanuel uncovers the insidious ways in which structural racism has infiltrated every aspect of American society, from the justice system to the education system, and beyond. He shines a light on the devastating impact that this has had on communities of color, and the urgent need for change.
Drawing on historical events such as the Colfax Massacre, Emmanuel paints a vivid picture of the atrocities that have been committed against Black people in America, and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. He challenges readers to confront their own biases and prejudices, and to take action to create a more just and equitable society.
"Colorized Policing" is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice and equality. With its powerful message and engaging writing style, this book is sure to inspire readers to take action and make a difference in their own communities.