Let me clarify my tweet because some of y’all are missing the point.
First and foremost, this is NOT to victim blame the young boy’s father or suggest that he is responsible for what happened. My intention is to bring awareness and start a conversation that I feel needs to be had.
As a parent, if you’ve lived in America for 10+ years, you’ve had enough time to understand the environment you’re in. So before bringing your children here under the promise of a better life, I think it’s important to ask yourself whether you’ve actually positioned them for one.
It’s different when a family migrates together in search of opportunity. I’m speaking on the responsibility that comes with already knowing the environment you’re bringing your children into.
A better COUNTRY doesn’t automatically mean a better ENVIRONMENT.
And no parent can predict or prevent every tragedy. This isn’t about blaming parents for the dangers that exist around them. It’s about encouraging us to be more intentional about the environments we raise our children in.
My message is about preparation, protection, and prevention. Not blame!
Nah bro, I think you’re looking at this from a different perspective. It’s one thing when parents come to America together as a family and build a life from the ground up. But in many cases, parents come here first, experience life in America, and understand firsthand how difficult certain environments and living conditions can be.
So the question is, if you already know what those environments can expose your children to, why isn’t the first priority to establish a better living situation before bringing them here? Why bring your kids into an environment you already know you’re working so hard to escape?
Think about it… for many people, as soon as they start making enough money, one of their first goals is to move out of the hood and into a better neighborhood. So why wouldn’t securing that same environment be a priority before bringing your children over? It’s not about being ungrateful for the opportunities America provides. It’s about the responsibility of putting your children in the best possible position to succeed.
But that’s exactly my point. Race would absolutely matter if the roles were reversed. If a Black kid killed a white kid, people would be bringing race into the conversation. The same would happen if a white police officer killed a Black child. So why should race suddenly become irrelevant in this situation? Nobody is saying we should jump to conclusions or blame an entire group, but we also shouldn’t act like race doesn’t matter when it’s convenient. Let’s wait for the facts, hold the individuals responsible accountable, and have the same energy regardless of who’s involved.
I’ll speak on what’s on my mind once they identify the kids responsible for this horrific death. I don’t even want to start pointing fingers at any particular group. I’d rather wait than jump to conclusions. RIP Javits Frimpong
JUST IN-
15 year old Ghanaian boy, Javits Frimpong, has reportedly been shot and killed in the Bronx, New York, while heading to school.
His father suspects the incident may be linked to bullying his son had experienced at school, although authorities are yet to establish any connection. Javits moved from Ghana to the United States barely a year ago in hopes of a brighter future. Sadly, his life has been tragically cut short at just 15. This is heartbreaking. May his soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️💔
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Also y’all fall for settings too much in this country, and it’s why people get away with shit.
People don’t have as much as they claim to online oo.
The real rich people aren’t online posting about their travels and designer clothes, they don’t live for your validation.
