Complex Magazine Coverage in Ferguson with J. Cole
First of all, the situation in Ferguson is a historical moment of our times. This is not just a hot topic in the news. There have been quite a few crazy stories of black people being killed in some very preventable situations. The stories come up in the news and as J. Cole mentions in this interview, "life goes on" and we get distracted by social media, "reality" TV, taking care of our families, etc.
I feel it's great that the people of Ferguson and other supporters have been able to execute a non-violent protest. J. Cole also mentions that "violence cannot bring peace", and I agree. I don't think what is going on in Ferguson should stop at this. I hope people around the country and throughout North America see this and it sparks something in them to wake up and do something. We all can make a difference by serving a cause bigger than ourselves. The cause can be volunteering in your community or doing something to give back to any community, group or even an individual in need. We all have talents, it may even be something as simple as connecting someone in need with the right person, or educating someone on how to do something that you've done before. Serving fosters positive growth with people. People will be more inclined to go out and serve and feel better about themselves and society on a whole when they see that other people actually care about something or someone other than themselves and whatever the hot topic is in the media.
Keep building and working together. It's amazing the things that can be accomplished when people are able to work together.
Check out the video below.
I feel it's great that the people of Ferguson and other supporters have been able to execute a non-violent protest. J. Cole also mentions that "violence cannot bring peace", and I agree. I don't think what is going on in Ferguson should stop at this. I hope people around the country and throughout North America see this and it sparks something in them to wake up and do something. We all can make a difference by serving a cause bigger than ourselves. The cause can be volunteering in your community or doing something to give back to any community, group or even an individual in need. We all have talents, it may even be something as simple as connecting someone in need with the right person, or educating someone on how to do something that you've done before. Serving fosters positive growth with people. People will be more inclined to go out and serve and feel better about themselves and society on a whole when they see that other people actually care about something or someone other than themselves and whatever the hot topic is in the media.
Keep building and working together. It's amazing the things that can be accomplished when people are able to work together.
Check out the video below.
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