To the Black Community following the events of Memorial Day weekend,
I cannot imagine what you are feeling right now. I can’t begin to guess. I know in my heart I feel outrage, disgust and a certain amount of helplessness. But my feelings don’t really matter. I am white, privileged, protected. I know I am.
I want to be an ally. I want to help. I want the nightmare of racism to be over.
I commit to working for justice. I commit to speaking up when I hear or see injustice. I commit to thinking about racism when I don’t have to, staying uncomfortable even when I could be comfortable. I commit to listening instead of speaking. I commit to zero tolerance for hate. I commit to standing beside you, following your lead. I commit to educating myself, and not being afraid to know the truth. I commit to having a broken heart until all hearts are safe and healed.
There is a lot I don’t know, so much I don’t understand. But I do know this, racism is a sin, a crime, an abomination. And I will not rest or be silent until it is over.