Debate Topic--Can We Prevent Racism??
Disney Gordwin
May 16, 2013
Academy Pre-AP English
Mrs. Kirkland
Debate Essay – Can We Prevent Racism??
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle, and so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom, A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent”—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Such a powerful quote that speaks so much in so little words a yet, this quote tells a lot about our topic. Racism is a prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such beliefs of superiority. Beliefs can change they are meant to be changed, molded, and formed into something new, a new way of thinking. Beliefs can also bring about or be opinions, but it all depends on if the faith is strong. The mind and heart have to be of one accord. No second guessing. It is stated that because of racism it is impossible for the race that is being treated poorly to neither grow nor embrace change, but that does not justify it nor make it right. Change is never embraced willingly; it takes effort to get it done. Racism has been brought about, twisted, molded, and formed by different methods, mindsets, and many other forms of change. Barack Obama is a leader of change he deals with racism as we speak in the executive branch. He deals with the media turning and twisting and watching his every move, he is the 1st black president and with that come not only a level of responsibility and supplication but also a matter of dignity and pride for the African American race, and even though the president deals with racial prejudice in the political firm, Barack Obama will not be deterred form making change happen in this day and age and in this society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. another change agent, monument, and another believer with a strong faith in change. Martin also dealt with racism; in fact Martin was in the heart of it all, taking the average day to day verbal beatings from societies most cruel and crude.
May 16, 2013
Academy Pre-AP English
Mrs. Kirkland
Debate Essay – Can We Prevent Racism??
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle, and so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom, A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent”—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Such a powerful quote that speaks so much in so little words a yet, this quote tells a lot about our topic. Racism is a prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such beliefs of superiority. Beliefs can change they are meant to be changed, molded, and formed into something new, a new way of thinking. Beliefs can also bring about or be opinions, but it all depends on if the faith is strong. The mind and heart have to be of one accord. No second guessing. It is stated that because of racism it is impossible for the race that is being treated poorly to neither grow nor embrace change, but that does not justify it nor make it right. Change is never embraced willingly; it takes effort to get it done. Racism has been brought about, twisted, molded, and formed by different methods, mindsets, and many other forms of change. Barack Obama is a leader of change he deals with racism as we speak in the executive branch. He deals with the media turning and twisting and watching his every move, he is the 1st black president and with that come not only a level of responsibility and supplication but also a matter of dignity and pride for the African American race, and even though the president deals with racial prejudice in the political firm, Barack Obama will not be deterred form making change happen in this day and age and in this society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. another change agent, monument, and another believer with a strong faith in change. Martin also dealt with racism; in fact Martin was in the heart of it all, taking the average day to day verbal beatings from societies most cruel and crude.
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