The protests that are happening all over the world are bringing light to the dark systems that oppress and kill the human sprit.

I can’t breathe speaks to the chokehold that old systems are so desperately trying to keep on the world.

I have seen Peace officers standing with protesters and showing solidarity with the movement. Their acknowledgement of the abuse and violence that exist give me hope. Unfortunately, those are very few examples of kindness. I have seen the most cruel and vile behavior of police attacking protesters. The most striking evidence of this systemic abuse was watching an old man get pushed backward with force. As his head was bleeding onto the concrete, an officer went to assist him and another pulled him away from helping. That type of brotherhood that stays silent and refuses to help is the disease that has infected all of the world. And when the public sees this, the department defends itself and places the blame on the old man’s balance. This is shameful and it happens ALL THE TIME. How many injustices have Black and Brown communities endured? Far too many. The constant cycle of violence, oppression, incarceration, denial, withholding should all be eradicated from our society. We are close, but the we cannot lose focus of what we are fighting for. Our demand for justice, fairness and equality now will be the gifts we give our children for the future. I can’t imagine that this fight today will be one we repeat 30 years from now. To suffocate people from racism, bigotry and prejudice is a pandemic which desperately needs a cure.

We see all the time in which we are connected. Whether it is through technology, our genes, our friendships and communities. Our differences are microscopic in the larger picture of life. The privilege of life is to give, share and learn. One person can make a big difference. Many can change the World.

Love it up in your thoughts, words and actions and feel the power in connection.