Racism

I have not made a statement regarding George Floyd's murder or the subsequent protests happening around our country, and in fact, the world. I thought it was not my place to speak. This was a mistake. 

I am a local author, and although my platform is small, I still have a voice and a responsibility to use it. Therefore, I commit myself to the following:

• Black Lives Matter
• Systemic Racism and White Privilege are real, and they are evils that should not be allowed to exist in our world.
• I will not condemn the  protesters nor the protests taking place in our nation.
• I will work to be a better listener, and learn to be a better ally for POC and anyone else suffering discrimination.

I'll end this post with words from author and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel, "We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."