We need to move
these quickly!

Montgomery, Alabama, USA. August 5th.
Damian Pickett (African American), the captain of
river ship noticed that pontoons were docked
at the reserved boat dock for his ship.

Oh no, this won't work.
You park it yourself.

Eat this!
Huh?

However, suddenly a man (Caucasian)
who overheard the argument with the captain
rushed at him and threw a punch!

Oh yeah?

Other white people also got involved
in the fight, and upon witnessing this,
other African Americans joined in and
a brawl ensued. A free-for-all fight.

This is the video of
the free-for-all fight

Especially if you watch the end of the video,
there is a scene where other African Americans
step in to help a black individual

Who says black can't swim?
For the brothers, I'll swim!

I, who resemble
Obama, will rush

I will retaliate
with a chair!

This incident is gaining attention
and numerous memes are being created.

Limited edition t-shirts
for the Alabama brawl for sale!

Especially among African Americans in the US,
it's like a festival. They're creating memes
in their own style and culturally enjoying this brawl

This chair is
not just a chair.

Hahaha!

Among them, undoubtedly
the standout is the
folding chair

I am planning to
change the history
of resistance of the blacks!

With just one chair, nearly
an infinite number of memes
are being created.

Chair training
for the next fight!

Training to lift it better!
Practice! Ready, set, go!

Obtained a license
to carry this around!

The Claim, "It was an African American
who first invented the folding chair!"

has ignited excitement among people

The patent from 1911 was filed
by a black individual named Nathaniel Alexander.
Fact-check: Even though a black individual
wasn't the very first to invent the folding chair,
it is true that a person of African descent
contributed to its development.

The picture circulating on the internet
as 'Nathaniel Alexander' isn't really him.
Apparently, it's just an image of a African
American inventor (not actually Alexander).

As a result of this incident,
some people have begun to say the following:

Every year on August 5th,
let's all throw our hats off!

Furthermore, some
are saying:

We are not our ancestors
(who were once
enslaved unwillingly.)

Some people recalled the testimony
of a 17-year-old girl who had filmed
the video of George Floyd's death
during a 2020 incident.

"I don't know how many nights 
I've apologized to Floyd.
Why didn't I fight a bit more
that day to save him..."

Darnella Frazier.
Artwork by @becky_fox_art.

 There won't be another
George Floyd!
     We've made it clear this time,        
  with the chair, you know!

New York Times columnist
Charles Blow wrote as follows:

If you're curious about
my column, buy yesterday's
newspaper and read it!

"No one should be obliged
to endure violence without
defending themselves."

The collective actions of black
people on this day constituted a
historical act of self-defense, taking
place in a location deeply rooted in
the history of the Alabama slavery.

There's also an argument that we 
shouldn't view this issue solely
within the black-white binary.
Jeff Charles of Newsweek wrote:

Take a closer look at the video.
There were also many white
individuals supporting the black
captain.

Hey, stop it!

Holding those who committed violence
against someone who was carrying out
their duties accountable is something
that should naturally be done,
regardless of black or white.

How do white people
perceive this incident?

Oh? Are you asking
about my thoughts right now?

While I can't verify the specifics,
according to a survey by the magazine "Yes!",
even progressive whites reportedly
harbor fears about the disappearance
of a white-centricity.

Giving up privilege is never an easy task.
However, it's crucial to remember
that letting go of privilege 
is also one of the greatest deeds.

I hope we should never forget that
not the violence of unseen discrimination,
the violence of muscles or chairs,
but the dialogue and justice are
the true building blocks of democracy.