"I Can't Breathe"

Black Americans have faced oppression in the United States since the conception of this country. Out of the many forms of racism and aggression that they face, police brutality is one that has become increasingly publicized. Although the exact number may be unknown, it is a known fact that countless unarmed black men and women have been subject to the use of unnecessary force by law enforcement across the United States. In this episode of Chai Sabz, we recap the recent killing of George Floyd while he was in police custody in Minneapolis. We also discuss the slow progress of law enforcement in their de-escalation training. As a minority group that faces struggles similar to those of black people we feel their long-running pain, and we call for Afghan-Americans to stand in solidarity with our African-American brothers and sisters in their fight for equality. Our support stems from the empathy that we have gained from watching the oppression of our own people during decades of war in Afghanistan.