The History of the Noose and its Significance to African Americans

Black American society . Authors Bobo , et , al (2004 ) Apel (2004 ) Blum (2002 ) have a similar idea that the noose is seen as a predicament for the Blacks and other minorities in the societies whether they were intended as a joke or otherwise . The noose has seen an association and a symbol of white supremacy and hatred against the African Americans in the United States In light of the spate and re-emergence of noose lynching around the country , many Black populations could not bring themselves to understand despite comprehensive investigation that it was a

prank (Pitts , 2007 Many look back to the atrocities committed against the blacks and other minorities and regard the handful of happenings as an apparent move to stifle violence perpetrated by the marginalized communities (Wallace 1999 :32 . Random incidents which have happened in relations to actions commonly associated with the hangman 's noose dismissed such incidents although an astonishing response that condemned such atrocity could be heard by both white and black communities who were both offended (Diuguid , 2007 :19 . Although nothing was done , many African-Americans were hurt about the incident (Diuguid , 2007 :21 In the exercise of political ideals in the face of diversity , such racial slurs and symbolic forms of hatred has no room in the American egalitarian society as the black population struggle to pursue a more decent and humane existence for their families (Wallace , 1999 : 32 . Such things that should be forgotten cannot simply be delegated immediately to the memory banks because many still experience feelings of hurt and marginalization after hearing of community members being subjected to such treatment . Although the youths have experienced minor blows to resulting from racism in comparison to their forefathers , Black culture still appreciates the deep roots of their black culture and will continue to feel hurt...