'We have to do something': Anthony Mackie's heartfelt take on America's racist history'

In June 2020, as reported by Mashable, America's incoming Captain America, Anthony Mackie, shared his personal, painful insights into the nation's ongoing racial struggle on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Mackie's Heroic Stand Against Racial Injustice

When Mackie spoke to Fallon, he did so as both a Black father and a Black son. The man, who would don the shield of Captain America, confessed the sobering reality he faces in raising young Black boys. "You have to open their eyes to what the world is around them, to how police view them as young Black men."

In one of the conversation's more poignant moments, Mackie recounted a visit to the balcony where Martin Luther King was assassinated. "It blew my mind to think that this man worked so hard, and gave his life," Mackie expressed, tearfully reflecting on the lack of progress since King's time.

'I Am A Man': Mackie's Call to Action

Amid the echoes of past injustice, Mackie has turned his eyes towards a solution. Launching his website, 'I Am A Man', the actor seeks to register one million men to vote, highlighting the fact that "'Cause that's our power. That's where the strength comes in."

The Marvel star fervently urged his audience to guide young men towards his initiative, in a bid to equip them with the power to vote and bring about change. Through this initiative, Mackie affirmed that "We have a great opportunity right now to change the scope of the world."

Since that impactful interview, Mackie's words still resonate, reminding us that there's a role for each of us to play in shaping a fairer future. Whether as the Falcon, as Captain America, or as himself, Anthony Mackie continues to rise above, setting an inspiring example both on and off the screen.

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.)