Do you love my daughters? What does love look like?
I do not believe getting loud on social media is the only way or even the right way for everyone. I am not passing judgment on anyone for deciding not to post on social media (nor do I think I have inferred silence is linked to social media). I realize people can feel judged especially since my energy and intensity can be either fighting or off-putting. Please know, my speaking up and loud in this regard is not a judgment––I am calling for justice. Let’s not confuse justice with judgement.
I am speaking to the group of white family and friends in our life who continue to deny, justify, defend, or flat out ignore systemic racism and our role as white Americans in it. Sadly, this group is quite large in context. I am not addressing family and friends who are taking action in one way or another to address systemic racism. My intention is to light a fire for others to become aware, educated, and engaged in transforming our country so that my daughters might enjoy the same equity, justice, and privilege that Sam, our sons, many of your family members and I benefit from.
I understand there are so many injustices in our world it would be impossible to address them all in a billion lifetimes. Each of us typically gets involved with injustices that we are individually connected to in one way or another. Here’s the thing though––
