2020 has been a dynamic year for collective identity. We experienced intense yet brief moments united — fighting the pandemic and systemic racism — but our inherent bias always will challenge us.
Preserving life would seem to be the most fundamental value to guide leadership decisions. Recent events have shown otherwise. It’s time for the people to lead.
My upbringing taught that everyone was equal. As an adult, I’ve learned that racism and poverty are ingrained in society. We need all hands on deck to right this reality.
The George Floyd incident has really shaken me to the core. Shock. Disgust. Sadness. His murder comes five years after an NYC officer did the same to Eric Garner.