The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and George Floyd, which is only a snapshot in time of what Black and Brown people have experienced throughout the history of this country, is heartbreaking and horrifying.
These events compel all of us to ask whether we are doing enough, as individuals and as a community, to change the systems that are producing these patterns.
Where can we start? With ourselves and with our own communities.
By asking rather than assuming, and truly listening.
By practicing empathy, especially when it’s difficult.
By holding ourselves accountable to learn, unlearn, relearn.
There are so many resources out there, and so many people who are ready to share now that more folks are ready to listen. Where I’ve started:
This post from Barack Obama.
Reading up on my local police department’s policies, trainings, and culture.
Learning from and with each other is what I want to do. If you want to dialog, process, share perspectives or resources that you’ve found useful, please reach out.
The world, systems, and challenges we face are complex and uncertain.
What I do know is we are stronger together, and this is an opportunity to learn and be better.
Respectfully,
