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Why is Chicago mob violence glorified and romanticized in movies and society? But Chicago black gang violence is vilified and demonized?

Atlanta journal constitution why so many ethnic black Americans are sitting out ice protect

We did not forcibly push America into a better moral nation for over five centuries to be excluded and front-line others’ proxy wars.

In a March 2026 opinion piece for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the decision of many ethnic Black Americans to refrain from joining anti-ICE protests is attributed to a perceived lack of reciprocity and the historical "erasure" of Black sacrifice. 

Key Reasons for "Sitting Out"

According to the AJC, several layered factors contribute to this stance:

Foundational Black Americans (FBA) are the descendants of enslaved Black individuals who built the United States, with a unique cultural and historical identity rooted in their lineage.

Definition and Historical Context

Foundational Black Americans refer specifically to Black individuals in the United States who can trace their ancestry directly back to enslaved Africans brought to America. This term emphasizes a distinct lineage that is separate from more recent Black immigrants. The concept of FBA highlights the unique historical experiences and contributions of these individuals to the development of the United States.

The FBA community often emphasizes the importance of recognizing their unique struggles and experiences, particularly in discussions about reparations and systemic inequalities. Many advocates argue that the historical injustices faced by FBA individuals warrant specific acknowledgment and reparative measures.

The history of FBA is often traced back to the arrival of enslaved Africans in the early 1600s, but proponents…

Goals:

• Providing black men with another option

• To teach black men skills that pay bills

• Build Vocational Training schools in Minority Neighborhoods

• Auto Body, Plumbing, Electrical Training, Welding, Masonry & More

The best way to get reparations for African Americans involves multifaceted approaches, including direct cash payments, community investments (education, housing, business), land redistribution, educational/financial programs (like tuition, homeownership grants), and formal acknowledgements like apologies, often coordinated by commissions (like H.R. 40) and involving government, private sector, and community efforts, focusing on closing the wealth gap caused by slavery and systemic discrimination. source

Key Proposed Methods:

• Direct Financial Compensation: Cash payments, trust funds, or endowments for eligible descendants to use for assets (homes, businesses, education) to build wealth and autonomy.

• Community Investment: Funding education (free college, K-12 curriculum), infrastructure, healthcare, and cultural institutions in Black communities.

• Policy & Systemic Reform: Creating policies for fair zoning, cannabis industry rights, and dismantling discriminatory practices.