Tashawn Bernard, 12, was detained by Lansing police officers while he was taking out the garbage in a video clip that has drawn criticism on social media.
On the flip side, black boys and teens are often referred to as older than they are, hence “young man”. I’m guessing in the pigs’ minds it’s so they rationalize their disgusting and inhumane treatment
“Boy” has historically been used in a belittling way towards black people in the US.
On the flip side, black boys and teens are often referred to as older than they are, hence “young man”. I’m guessing in the pigs’ minds it’s so they rationalize their disgusting and inhumane treatment