BLACK LIVES MATTER

If you are wondering what to do in this moment, how to continue, here is a link to various resources with ways you can help, through direct or passive action, donating time or money, and a variety of ways to learn more:

Black Lives Matter - Resources

Something once suggested is to follow a bunch of accounts on social media of people with differing experiences than yours. Not to comment or engage, but to read, and learn, and understand their point of view, and develop empathy for their experience.

It has been heartening to see the world has had enough of the way things are and to challenge the systems that perpetuate violence. We can create meaningful reforms that work for everyone. It is going to take a lot of work, but Iā€™m optimistic there is a kinder world where everyone can live in peace!