Today I attended a church vigil service for #BlackLivesMatter.... Wow, I am truly speechless and yet
filled with so much to say. Yes, I am white but I have the love and honor of
being apart of a black family, that I love and cherish and a community of black
friends, that I also love and cherish. I will never know what it is like to be
black and all I can do is stay educated and an ally and to use my voice to
speak up. I have seen much over the years and heard many stories of injustices. It breaks my heart that my family and
friends don't get to have the same voice. I have heard it many times that Yes,
they have a voice but if people are not willing to shut up and listen, truly
listen than what is the point of having a voice.
There is so much that we all as a community
can do to take a stand and make a difference. One of the speakers today Curtis
Reliford (http://www.followyourheartactionnetwork.com/)
spoke about his experiences and the difference that he makes in our
communities. He spoke to my heart. If you are able, please help in supporting
this man. He makes two trips a year to bring items to those who are less
fortunate and able. His next trip with be to Arizona in August. He will be
leaving by the 7th to bring items to the Hopi and Navajo Reservations. If you
are able to donate these are some of the items in need: Backpacks for children,
new clothes, socks, shoes. I will be making a page to promote helping this kind
man on his journey and I hope you all are able to help him as well.
Thank you to all of my family and friends who
are also so supportive and Thank you to the Garfield Park Community Church for
such a Wonderful Service today. Something that was said today that is true to
the core was,"Black Lives Matter, Because All Lives Should" pastor of
Garfield Park Community Church!
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