chevyg1.bsky.social @chevyg1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Experts expressed that a community's desire for retaliation can lead to collective action, sometimes in a radical way. Thank you @rachelswarns.bsky.social! This assignment has taught me a lot about the struggles my community faces. 001
chevyg1.bsky.social @chevyg1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Though prolonged incidents of racism can lead to symptoms like those experienced with PTSD, I have heard stories from experts and interviewees that these experiences can also inspire activism and involvement in advocacy and civil rights. 101
chevyg1.bsky.social @chevyg1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025I have interviewed experts who explain that hate crimes instill fear, distrust, and psychological distress within affected communities. This often restricts freedom of movement and social interaction within a community. 101
chevyg1.bsky.social @chevyg1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025The effects of hate crimes are severe for adolescents, with young people experiencing anger, fear, and social withdrawal, studies show. Experts explain that when youths are not in a position to make sense of hate crime experiences, they internalize them in ways that impact their racial identity. 101
chevyg1.bsky.social @chevyg1.bsky.social · 22/04/2025For many Black communities, the trauma of hate crimes does not end when the attack stops. Hate crimes can lead to mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, PTSD, and substance use, according to a 2023 article by the American Psychological Association. 101
