Even though many people in my community say their marching days are over, I have encouraged them to attend the Hands-Off rallies here in Vegas. I did get a friend to join me at last week's event, and she even said, "Next time, let's do ...." I won't give up on getting others to come! The momentum growing around these marches is encouraging -- I don't feel so small.
I am also 'listening' more to those starting to feel the consequences of their choices. I realized I was standing for free speech but not engaging with those I disagreed with. I have always admired you for being able to do that. Maybe it is easier now because they are beginning to see where they went wrong and aren't as hell-bent on supporting the motley crew, but I am listening and hearing what they were hoping for and hoping to start conversations for what now....what next...
I know these are small steps, but as a very wise woman once said, 'It doesn't take many of us to change everything'
I can't believe it's only been 82 days tho.....oof
Folks forget that they are the ones with the power. There is considerable action in the Black Community to assert this economically. I am looking forward to singing Happy Days Are Here Again, soon. [Here is the song --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg]
We will get there. We will do it together. Thank you so much for your excellent voice.
You’re an inspiration—as always
Even though many people in my community say their marching days are over, I have encouraged them to attend the Hands-Off rallies here in Vegas. I did get a friend to join me at last week's event, and she even said, "Next time, let's do ...." I won't give up on getting others to come! The momentum growing around these marches is encouraging -- I don't feel so small.
I am also 'listening' more to those starting to feel the consequences of their choices. I realized I was standing for free speech but not engaging with those I disagreed with. I have always admired you for being able to do that. Maybe it is easier now because they are beginning to see where they went wrong and aren't as hell-bent on supporting the motley crew, but I am listening and hearing what they were hoping for and hoping to start conversations for what now....what next...
I know these are small steps, but as a very wise woman once said, 'It doesn't take many of us to change everything'
I can't believe it's only been 82 days tho.....oof
yes! exactly this Pam. If we give up or just hope things get better without our involvement, we are conceding our power.
Folks forget that they are the ones with the power. There is considerable action in the Black Community to assert this economically. I am looking forward to singing Happy Days Are Here Again, soon. [Here is the song --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg]
good point, Ken. Smaller, cohesive groups often make a difference early in a movement