Growing up Black.
Hi my name is Daévon. I am a black man, living in “the era after slavery”. I was raised by parents who have experienced racism and oppression firsthand.
I have personally experienced both racism and injustice due to the colour of my skin. I have been called out of my name on numerous occasions with it being replaced by racial slurs. I have also been excluded, denied entry, questioned and judged based on the colour of my skin.
I have witnessed law enforcement take advantage of the power that they have while wearing the uniform, carrying a badge and a gun. I have had officers hold and pull guns on me without reasonable cause and every time that this happened, I was never arrested. I have also witnessed and personally experienced police brutality.
When I am wrong, I am wrong and I can admit that. However, when I am not, and I experience injustice, something needs to change.
I have been given the opportunity to make a difference and I will! This ends in my generation.