Stereotypes

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As a black male i have definitely felt over powdered by the system even though i was a good kid i was stereotyped because i had dreads

About This Story

  • Date submitted: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
  • Emotional tone: Strongly negative
  • Who should know about this? Everyone

About the Storyteller

  • Community: Boynton Beach
  • Age: 18-30
  • Gender: Male

How the Storyteller Interpreted Their Story

Note: Responses which fell closer to the middle (between two or three options) are shown as two dashes.
  • What I shared shows my community will: Seize an opportunity for radical change
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: Society as a whole
  • What I shared shows: Some people are worth more than others
  • What I shared shows there are: No solutions
  • What I shared shows I am: I am stressed out
  • What I shared shows: I have no control
  • What I shared shows that we need: Systems that are fair and just
  • What I shared shows we need to: Achieve change by any means neccessary
  • What I shared is about: --

Views on COVID-19 Risk and Systemic Racism

How much of a risk do you believe COVID-19 is to our community health?
Our community health is in danger and the situation is getting worse

If you still believe COVID-19 is a threat, what are some of the things you are doing to stay safe and stop the spread?

Please list anything else you are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. If you don't believe COVID-19 is a serious issue, please tell us about that.

Do you believe systemic racism exists in America?
Yes, I believe there is systemic racism in America

If you believe systemic racism exists in America, do you believe it contributes to poorer health outcomes for minorities?
I don't believe systemic racism is an issue.

Any other thoughts about systemic racism?
Everyone should be treated equally and with respect

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?