The Hate U Give By Anne Thomas

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The media has the power to shift our viewpoints and mould how we perceive the world, whether It is fiction or reality, turning people away and bringing them together. Police brutality, racism, and activism are all major factors in changing the perspectives of both the characters and the readers in Angie Thomas' novel The hate you give, which depicts the heartbreaking reality of many people. By looking at how the book approaches these issues, we can learn more about the impact of media on public opinion and the importance of diverse, nuanced portrayals in Building a more just and equal society. Thomas incisively demonstrates how media portrayals of events can change how people view social issues like police brutality, and how the media feeds …show more content…

Through Khalil, a young black man who's fatally shot by police officer 115. Angie Thomas powerfully exposes the devastating impact of police violence in black communities. Although this incident is fictionally depicted in the novel, it is all too reminiscent of numerous instances of police brutality against Black people in the real world. Additionally, the media’s treatment of such incidents often reinforces harmful stereotypes and narratives that perpetuate racism and injustice. However, the media can also be good. They used social media to uncover the truth and spread awareness about police violence and hold law enforcement accountable for their actions. By spotlighting the dreadful impact of police violence on Black communities and the role that social media plays in exposing the truth about these instances, the portrayal of police brutality in The Hate U Give exposes inaccurate media representations of this issue. Through the persona of Khalil, Angie Thomas delivers a stinging critique of how police brutality is portrayed in the media, highlighting the devastating effects this problem has on Black communities and the structural obstacles that frequently prevent victims from receiving justice. Khalil expresses his displeasure with the lack of accountability for police officers who abuse Black people, realizing that the media's destructive narratives and …show more content…

Starr learns more about the structural inequalities that support racial disparity and police violence as she deals with the fallout from Khalil's death. Starr discovers that activism is not just a potent instrument for bringing about change, but also a way to rediscover one's own voice and establish one's own dignity in the face of oppression. Starr's journey exemplifies the potential for transformation of activism in the face of systematic racism and police brutality and emphasizes the significance of group action for significant change, she turns to activism as a way to transform her rage and grief into positive change. Ms. Ofrah states “You can destroy wood and brick, but you can’t destroy a movement.” (Thomas 409) Because Ms.Ofrah is aware that activism begins and exists in people's hearts rather than in physical structures, she was not overly concerned when her headquarters were set on fire. She claimed that strong movements cannot be broken, while wood and even brick can be destroyed. As movements like Black Lives Matter continue to combat systemic racism and police brutality, Ms. Ofrah's words are especially pertinent to the ongoing fight for racial justice in America. Even if those in positions of authority attempt to stifle it, these movements have demonstrated that they cannot be stopped, and their message will continue to resonate and spur change despite the

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