Social Media's Influence On African American People

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Social issues A major social issue in my generation is technology such as cell phones, computers, tablets etc… The 2000’s is mainly based off of social media like the wide spread of “My Space and other cites that connect you with people around the world. I think we all spend way too much of our time entertaining other people. Social media is not being used in the right way, which I think its harming people. Certain things should be monitored more closely especially pertaining to people of a younger age group. All of this technology is really hurting people and not actually helping them. Such as texting, and driving. People are so caught up in their phones that they don’t realize that you could lose your own life are take somebody else’s…show more content…
That I believe has totally gotten out of hand, and it’s not just his case but many more of police brutality that hasn’t really been mention in the media. I just don’t believe that the police pick on African American people, because if you actually research it Caucasian people have also been a victim of police brutality; but since that doesn’t catch people’s eyes it doesn’t make it on the news. The police department needs to hold their officer more accountable for their actions and not sweep it under the rug. How are we supposed to feel safe if we can’t put trust in our…show more content…
With all the recent events you would think something would be in place by now to be handle situation occurring. Racial discrimination/profiling is still very high even though its 2014. It’s ridiculous that everybody is not treated fairly. A change needs to happen and I feel that it starts in the home with your parents, you shouldn’t be taught to see a skin color you should be taught to see a person. All of these issues I have mentioned are major things that affect people. It all leads up to all this technology that we have. It’s great that we have advanced as people with our thoughts and idea, our beliefs and morals have changed as time has

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