As always, writing perfection. More importantly, significant truth-telling. I have read so much about this and the horrific variety of tragedies that our current administration has provoked. I am grateful for the reminder that history does repeat itself, and we are the only ones who can change the narrative. Our work continues as the arc of the universe slowly bends toward justice.
Thanks for continuing to hold up the inspiring (and chilling) stories of Lynda Blackmon Lowery and Jo Ann Bland and others from the Civil Rights whose sacrifices laid the foundation for positive (albeit incomplete) transformation. And for so clearly and cogently articulating the connection with the horrible echoes of loss we're witnessing today. May we stop recreating and rhyming with the parts of history that gut us of our humanity. May we keep pushing the needle on MLK's "long arc of the universe" that "bends toward justice."
"Rest in peace, Renee Nicole Good, Silverio Villegas González, and those whose names we have yet to learn. We will be fighting for you." Indeed+++ 💔❤️🩹❤️🐦🔥
Thank you so much for your words, Keith! I love this, “May we stop recreating and rhyming with the parts of history that gut us of our humanity.” So true!
Thank you for connecting the dots between civil rights movements then and now. Legacies persevere and so must we in this time of neocolonialism and systematized violence. Your writing is a powerful and peace-making voice! 💜
Thank you, Valerie. I’ve been thinking a lot about you and I meant to get to you before now to wish you a happy 60th birthday. I hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration.
Well said. I saw a recent comment on a news post: "This has crossed a line, we have to do something." As a non-American, all I could think was, THIS is the line? What about all the other things I've been seeing in the news? Did they not count because they were not committed against white folks?
This is such an important conversation to be having, Annette - thank you for your detailed and heartfelt commentary. I will be cross-posting this on Qstack today. 🩷
Thank you for this. It is so important for us to remember those who have come before us and to honor their work, their courage and their sacrifices. It’s also a reminder that in these new dark times we need to be extra vigilant and look out for each other.
Thanks you, Annette. Because of your work, we were able to take the Living Legacy Tour and hear Ms. Lowery tell her story. Thank you for all you do! "We must not give up the fight, we have only started"!
Thank you for the reminder of the long US history of denigrating those who are the or support the "other." I am disappointed in the apathy of the American public.
I’m not as discouraged as you about apathy. I believe a lot of people are rising up and the numbers are only going to grow. Hopefully, this devastating event will wake up even more.
As always, writing perfection. More importantly, significant truth-telling. I have read so much about this and the horrific variety of tragedies that our current administration has provoked. I am grateful for the reminder that history does repeat itself, and we are the only ones who can change the narrative. Our work continues as the arc of the universe slowly bends toward justice.
You’re so kind. Denise. I don’t know if it is perfection, but it’s from the heart. More coming soon.
Thanks for continuing to hold up the inspiring (and chilling) stories of Lynda Blackmon Lowery and Jo Ann Bland and others from the Civil Rights whose sacrifices laid the foundation for positive (albeit incomplete) transformation. And for so clearly and cogently articulating the connection with the horrible echoes of loss we're witnessing today. May we stop recreating and rhyming with the parts of history that gut us of our humanity. May we keep pushing the needle on MLK's "long arc of the universe" that "bends toward justice."
"Rest in peace, Renee Nicole Good, Silverio Villegas González, and those whose names we have yet to learn. We will be fighting for you." Indeed+++ 💔❤️🩹❤️🐦🔥
Thank you so much for your words, Keith! I love this, “May we stop recreating and rhyming with the parts of history that gut us of our humanity.” So true!
You're welcome! So happy I could reciprocate with some words that rang true for you! Thank you again for your very resonant piece, Annette. ❤️🔥
Thank you for connecting the dots between civil rights movements then and now. Legacies persevere and so must we in this time of neocolonialism and systematized violence. Your writing is a powerful and peace-making voice! 💜
Thank you, Valerie. I’ve been thinking a lot about you and I meant to get to you before now to wish you a happy 60th birthday. I hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration.
Well said. I saw a recent comment on a news post: "This has crossed a line, we have to do something." As a non-American, all I could think was, THIS is the line? What about all the other things I've been seeing in the news? Did they not count because they were not committed against white folks?
Yes, this is not the line. That was crossed long ago.
This is such an important conversation to be having, Annette - thank you for your detailed and heartfelt commentary. I will be cross-posting this on Qstack today. 🩷
Thank you, Troy. There is so much we all have to talk about!
Thank you for this. It is so important for us to remember those who have come before us and to honor their work, their courage and their sacrifices. It’s also a reminder that in these new dark times we need to be extra vigilant and look out for each other.
Yes, isn’t that the case, Cathy. It is a time for vigilance and courage, just like what was asked of those who came before us.
Thanks you, Annette. Because of your work, we were able to take the Living Legacy Tour and hear Ms. Lowery tell her story. Thank you for all you do! "We must not give up the fight, we have only started"!
I’m so glad you could accompany us, James, and meet Ms. Lowery. What an incredible story-teller she was. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the reminder of the long US history of denigrating those who are the or support the "other." I am disappointed in the apathy of the American public.
I’m not as discouraged as you about apathy. I believe a lot of people are rising up and the numbers are only going to grow. Hopefully, this devastating event will wake up even more.