Damn I just been reading different posts on topics surrounding these protests and it’s truly sad.
In our hearts we know things aren’t right but it’s like were caught up in looking for the perfect take on it! There is no way to satisfy all mindsets during times like these. Find our undeniable common ground and remove the petty emotions, it will only waste the much needed energy to sustain this fight because this may a moment in time where we can change the narrative. This week my young white employees mentioned how the riots were not right. That the killing was wrong.....but.....
Me:
fukk that place, they can tear it down. Don’t speak to me on this topic again and understand my alliance is with my ppl. Later, saw him sharing the same video with my CEO who is white
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Trust me, we have their deep rooted hate to contend with, we can’t compile our problems by forgetting that at the lowest denominator, it’s about black ppl.
I have a 13 year old son, and my soul drives me to get out here and do my part. Just do your part! Get out there and do something that you’ll take pride in one day. Follow your heart and soul. Be safe if you go out to support