If you’re a person who has ever used the internet and I assume you are, since you’re reading this article on
The News Wheel you’ve almost certainly seen or heard about Childish Gambino’s groundbreaking song/music video “This Is America.” After all, it has nearly 770,000,000 views at the time of writing. Even though it came out almost three years ago, it remains a powerful statement on race relations and violence. What you may not know is that the cars that appear during the last minute of the video are far more than just set dressing.
Do be warned, the video linked here contains strong language, depictions of violence, and racially sensitive imagery. Watch at your own discretion. Additionally, I do not claim to intimately understand the challenges facing the Black community. This article is based on my own interpretations and some research, not firsthand experience.