Yesterday, my cousin posted about Ferguson and said something in her post that is undeniably true. She said...."truths can coexist."
Here are some ground zero truths that I believe need to be addressed in this nation:
1. Racism still exists.
2. Just because folks are in outrage about cops killing a young man, doesn't mean that no one is concerned about black on black crime. Both are equally terrible.
3. If you're asking "what about black on black crime" or vice versa every time a contrary event happens, you're contributing to the detriment what can be the beginning of a unified front to heal the community.
4. There are some awesome, dedicated, and integrity filled cops.
5. There are some racist, evil, lowdown cops too.
6. Looting does NOT solve anything and only breaks down the community. It is misdirected anger at a time when peace is needed.
7. Everyone is not looting and those that are may not be looting for any cause other than their own. Those people are called opportunists.
8. There is no such thing as a "hashtag bandwagon" when it comes to a life. While I agree that action needs to be taken, we've got to start with the man in the mirror.
9. This is deeper than racism, this is about class, control, and greed.
10. We need to remember that what unites us is deeper and more powerful than what divides us.
2. Just because folks are in outrage about cops killing a young man, doesn't mean that no one is concerned about black on black crime. Both are equally terrible.
3. If you're asking "what about black on black crime" or vice versa every time a contrary event happens, you're contributing to the detriment what can be the beginning of a unified front to heal the community.
4. There are some awesome, dedicated, and integrity filled cops.
5. There are some racist, evil, lowdown cops too.
6. Looting does NOT solve anything and only breaks down the community. It is misdirected anger at a time when peace is needed.
7. Everyone is not looting and those that are may not be looting for any cause other than their own. Those people are called opportunists.
8. There is no such thing as a "hashtag bandwagon" when it comes to a life. While I agree that action needs to be taken, we've got to start with the man in the mirror.
9. This is deeper than racism, this is about class, control, and greed.
10. We need to remember that what unites us is deeper and more powerful than what divides us.
Lastly, we are always called to pray. It is during this time that we should pray without ceasing. ♡
My prayers go out to the family of #dearmikesmom.
#myblacklifematters
My prayers go out to the family of #dearmikesmom.
#myblacklifematters
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