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He articulates that the not guilty verdict, heralded by racists, highlighted deep-rooted issues of prejudice and oppression faced by black individuals in America. Cooper expresses the sentiment that black Americans often feel like their lives hold little value, likening their existence in the United States to a "living hell." He emphasizes that this breakdown of justice wasn't just a reflection of law enforcement but also an embodiment of a societal failure to protect African Americans from systemic discrimination.