An Attempt To Learn And Better Understand, So That I May Be A More Useful White Ally To POC
As spring gives way to the summer of 2020, and an aggressively contagious virus keeps us more isolated from the rest of the world than we've ever been, many unresolved racial issues which were bubbling up for a very long time, have suddenly reached a boiling point. Having taken some time to put a pause on everything to do some research, brush up on history, and form a clearer picture, I've written down my thoughts on all of this in the form of an essay. It has become clear that this is one the most crucial moments of our lifetime, and that what we do with this moment may ultimately define our generation most significantly in regards to social justice. We must be steadfast and painstaking in our effort to ascertain what is right and take the necessary action to ensure that our mark on history is one we will be proud of. This blogging site has an edit button and I intend to use it; I encourage anyone who feels they might be able to teach me something to enlighten me. ...