The article contrasts the public and media reaction to Kyle Rittenhouse and Karmelo Anthony, highlighting the racial bias prevalent in society. Rittenhouse, who shot three people, was portrayed as a misunderstood hero, while Anthony, who allegedly stabbed another boy, is immediately labeled a monster. Despite both being minors, the societal treatment and media coverage differ dramatically based on race, with Rittenhouse receiving sympathy and support and Anthony facing condemnation. The piece emphasizes the implications of these biases on justice and youth perception in America.
This is what racial bias looks like in real time. It's not always a slur or a burning cross-it's the way white America will bend over backward to humanize Kyle Rittenhouse while ignoring or dehumanizing Karmelo Anthony.
Where are the think pieces about adolescent brain development? Where are the TV interviews with his mother? Where are the GoFundMes hosted by people screaming about 'cancel culture' and 'our boys being targeted'? They don't exist—because Karmelo is Black.
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