Racism, By Stephen B. Morton - 1531 Words

Racism is a major evil in this world. The horrific acts that occurred on June 17, 2015 were a total and complete act of racism. Dylann Roof entered a historically black church, attended a bible study, and as the night ended he opened fire on everyone in attendance, the deaths totaling to nine. The image, taken by Stephen B. Morton signifies hope for humanity, no matter how hopeful it cannot cover up the morbidness of the acts that occurred just one day before. The image a representation of race issues in America today and shows how far we have come by supporting one another no matter the color at times of need. It also represents how racism among other things is still a prominent issue in modern day America. The photograph places the†¦show more content†¦He found a group that he felt accepted with online and with this one looks at Berreby’s â€Å"It Takes a Tribe†. People in general thrive in groups or tribes. Whether they do in consciously or not the human bod y gravitates towards being grouped with others (5). As stated in the essay confirming reasons certain acts can happen,â€Å"We know that human beings identify with social groups, sometimes sufficiently to kill or die on their behalf† (5). This biological pull can be defining of any person due to their group can make them who they are by giving them beliefs and rituals to live by. Roof felt this pull and need when he found his racist driven groups on the internet. The groups Roof felt pulled to are labeled as a white supremacist movement that originated in South Africa. Grouping is an appealing thing to anyone due to the support that is received. This is shown in the photograph as well as the group of women find comfort in each other. Being Christians and mourning the lives lost has brought these women together in this image as well as the memorial that has been created. Each person that has participated in the organization of this memorial have something in common, and this b rings this â€Å"tribe† comfort. With the help Christianity in this image God and the power of prayer has brought many people to this site of memorial to help heal the city and that was the image that Morton was