Fuck The Police Analysis

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In this photo being presented, the audience can clearly see an African American in a bright blue shirt with his hands up towards a group of heavily armed military style looking police officers. This photo was taken during the Ferguson protests that were occurring after the death of the unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. In fact, this is one of the most famous photos that ended up being taken during that time. It has been seen by practically everyone and has been displayed in all types of media. However, this particular photo has a much deeper meaning to it than most people tend to realize.
For instance, if the audience were to just analyze the picture a little more closely they can see what the photographer is trying to demonstrate to them. By …show more content…

With the use of contrast, the photographer allows the viewer to move around the photo and keep them to remain interested. One thing that captures the attention of the audience is the “fuck the police” phrase spray painted in white against a blue mail carrier. Although it is a very derogatory statement, it has a much more deeper meaning behind it. This phrase represents the fight that African Americans have been dealing with for decades now against police brutality and the injustice they face. Also, it’s a cry for help, all these people want is for the police brutality to end and to be treated with the respect they deserve. They are hurt and tired of having to fight for the exact same things that their ancestors before them have had to fight for. The sole reason that this statement became such a popular phrase was due to the famous rap group N.W.A. These individuals created the song “Fuck Tha Police”, which discussed the police brutality that young African American men face. This song was released in the late 1980’s, but still to this very day it’s still very relatable to what has been occurring as of late in our society. In fact, the majority of the protest that have been occurring are seen to be using this phrase quite …show more content…

This photo is a representation of how the troubles that the African Americans faced during the Civil Rights movement is no different to what they are fighting against today. Overall, it’s practically a representation of history repeating itself, which should not even be allowed to happen in the first place. The African American in this photo, according to the Huffington Post, was charged with “interfering” with the duties of the police officers. However, how can a harmless unarmed man disrupt the performance of heavily armed police officers. This further proves the injustice these individuals face, which is what the message in this photo really is.
In the end, our society needs to realize that everyone is created equally, no individual is greater than the other. We as all breathe the same air, come from the same creator, and bleed the same blood. The faster we realize this simple concept the better because how can a society progress when it doesn’t even accept it’s own

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