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The Media's Accomplice Role
Media plays a pivotal role in shaping perceptions surrounding racial issues. By focusing on narratives of oppression rather than presenting objective analyses, the media exacerbates racial tensions. An unfortunate outcome of this relationship is that legitimate concerns about crime and safety become overshadowed by calls for solidarity against perceived systemic injustices. Incidents involving police and Black individuals become catalysts for widespread outrage, often disregarding context and facts.