Three-quarters of Black Americans are worried that they or someone they love will be attacked because of their race, according to a nationwide Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted after a gunman killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, allegedly targeting members of the mostly Black neighborhood.
The Post-Ipsos poll of Black Americans finds most are saddened and angered by the attacks, but just 8 percent say they are “surprised.” Even before the shooting,in earlier poll questioning,Black people saw racism as one of their greatest threats. After the attack, only 10 percent think the problem of racism will improve in their lifetimes, while a 53 percent majority think it will get worse.
Authorities believe theBuffalo shooting suspect published a 180-page diatribe before the massacre,detailing his plans to kill Black people and describing himself as a white supremacist and a terrorist. Of the 13 people shot, 11 were Black. Federal officials have said they are pursuing the case as a racially motivated hate crime.
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Yesterday, the opportunity to speak with my adopted grandson from Rwanda, became crystal clear to me, as we watched our President of the United States, speak with heartbreak and passion about gun control.
Our responsibilities!
VOTE & EDUCATE YOUTH about LAW & VOTING.
Talk to youth about! Educate yourself about!
THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND ITS EXCLUSIONS
THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND ITS EXCLUSIONS
It doesn’t make sense that a twice impeached former President, openly associates with and glorifies, racist white supremists. It doesn’t make sense that the Republican Party is filled with openly racist, gun toting, religious extremists.
It doesn’t make any sense, that a 21 year old can legally buy alcohol, or a handgun, and if you’re 18 years old fresh out of high school – you can legally buy a long gun or rifle.
That’s not to speak of what’s available illegally, to children, incompetent adults, and government representatives, who are supposed to represent “We The People” with liberty and justice for ALL. Educate and VOTE.
I totally agree with you, Lori, like I usually do. I would add emphasis on the large rifles which are equipped with clips that have many, many bullets in them and should only be available to the military, but never to anyone who is not in the military who need them.