Data News Weekly wanted to publish an open letter to America from young Black Men.
However, I have the same challenges that Will Smith, the actor, and George Floyd both face: being a Black man in America.
Malachi McDougle (High School Junior, Honor Roll and Student Athlete)
My Generation is Taking the Future into our Hands
As a young Black male growing up in America, I see a lot of hatred and wrongdoing to the Black community.
In the spirit of MLK and our continued struggle for equality I am encouraged when I see my generation standing up to make the world a better place for all people.
These current times remind me of Ida B. Wells, MLK, Angela Davis, Malcom X, Stokley Carmichael and more Legends of the Freedom Movement who laid their lives down so we can live in a world without police brutality, more economic freedom and humanitarian rights!
