“I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen’s Counciler or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate, who is more devoted to “order” than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a…
The image is a screenshot of a tweet from Elizabeth Warren discussing the issue of violence against Black Americans and the need for systemic change in law enforcement and accountability. The mood is serious and urgent, reflecting a call to action against racism.
Text in image: Donald Trump is calling for violence against Black Americans. His advocacy of illegal, state-sponsored killing is horrific. Politicians who refuse to condemn it share responsibility for the consequences. Trump threatens American lives and American democracy. We need to vote him and his enablers out—but we must also commit ourselves to the work of dismantling structural racism and white supremacy in our country. We have to make real change in our country and fundamentally reform how the law is enforced in America. We need accountability for law enforcement and accountability at every stage of our criminal justice system. The idea that communities of color alone are responsible for fighting racism is misguided and can have dangerous consequences. It’s not enough to stand as an ally. We must be anti-racist. White Americans must ask ourselves what we are doing every day to dismantle systemic racism. This tragedy tears us apart. My prayer is that this atrocity can lead to greater understanding and ultimately the grace we all need to ensure justice for all. 8:36 PM · May 29, 2020 · Twitter Web App
a brother you couldn’t
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I worked at the improv during that impressionable 21-28 time frame. I am so grateful for that time. Night after night i got to watch masters hone their craft. Words, wit, and dynamic performance art… all at the same time. The relationships forged thereâ my friends, my own art, and with incredible artists… Wow. Please…
To all my friends and colleagues out thereâ stay strong. We will weather the storm. To those feeling a fiscal pinch and perservering, I see you. To those doing heavy lifting with emotional laborâthank you. The struggle is real, but we are resilient.