I acknowledge the injustice, I accept responsibility for complacency, and I vow to listen, learn, and fight.
I have intentionally taken a couple weeks off from posting to my blog, but I realize that just being silent without an explanation is not useful. Although my blog audience is small, I do not believe that gives me a pass on speaking up about large issues. I followed the lead of some bigger names last week by removing my voice so that other voices could be heard louder.
Are you seeking out new voices? I am by no means someone to model your unraveling of racist ideas after. All I will say is this: Have you always been frustrated by racial injustice but thought you were too small to make change? Have you allowed yourself to believe you aren’t racist without truly examining? Do you pay attention when the news story is big then go back to status quo when the storm settles? I have. I have. I do.
This is why I have taken a break from sharing my voice. It is time for me to listen, learn, and show up. Please join me.
