I don't have the ability to be eloquent and precise in my writing right now...or ever? Another black man was killed at the hands of a white policeman. Another video was created and posted. More and more. Earlier a black man was chased down and shot by private citizens (all on video). A woman was shot in her home. More and more. It is too heartbreaking to know this is happening in my country. Most people agree, no one should be treated this way. We decided to participate in a few demonstration marches in our towns with the rest of the country. We met up with friends and had an emotional march. I don't want to toot my own horn but I do want to make it clear which side of history I am on this one. Let there be no question, I know Black Lives Matter and am trying to stand up for it.
I am reading books, listening to podcasts, and desperate for ideas of what I can actually do to make a difference. I will vote differently in the next election but I was already voting in that direction anyway. I live in a super white community and don't have a lot of places to voice my support for diversity. I need to finish reading and gathering my ideas for action. I plan on picking one issue I can really throw my time and energy behind. There needs to be change, it is beyond enough is enough.
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