Smiley & Fakunle present a long-term solution in a different mode of representation. Instead of giving preference, Smiley & Fakunle present an article in where they discuss the synonymy of Blackness with criminality. They tackle the media portrayal of Black people and discuss the implications and origins of micro-insults and micro-invalidations. The image of a “brute” in the 21st century has justified the use of deadly force by law-enforcement. Smiley & Fakunle discuss how criminal records, physical appearances, and/or perceived attributes are emphasized when news reports covering their deaths are published. This is crucial because news reports are often run through a set of people for vetting, and white privilege and nativity often screws
