All lives matter, it’s time to end racism

The United States of America is on the throes of destructive protests against racism and discrimination of black people. Taunted as the world’s superpower, the US has become a laughing stock following street combat between police and demonstrators under the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

Who would have thought that for over 17 days now, millions of Americans would pour into the streets, seeking equality and an end to segregation of African Americans? The US had prided itself as the land of opportunity, where anyone could have a decent shot in life irrespective of their skin colour. Which is ironical because black Americans have been discriminated against, sneered at and routinely harassed for decades. This is despite undergoing slavery in the past sweating water and blood to contribute to the American behemoth.