You are right.
I believe these three words are some of the most powerful words you could ever say because they not only humble you, but it also helps you have empathy and see another side. I have been trying to say that a lot more lately too. Even though I have been posting normal content the past week, it does not mean that I am not doing work for the Black Lives Matter movement in my own way. And I believe that everyone has their own way of supporting. If that is lifting up other black people in their circles, having important conversation with their friends and families, donating to non-profits, or volunteering their time. I know that I plan on continuing my support to black entrepreneurs, continuing to look for non-profits that I can give to and even volunteer with, and I have a plan to tell stories of black fitness professionals through photography and videography. So I will admit, I got a little frustrated when I see all these posts about people going back to life as if they are normal again. And even though I felt lightweight judged, I gotta admit that people who are posting those stories or posts are right. We can all use our platforms in different ways and we need to continue the conversation and the fight. You can do it in your own way, but just don’t let the movement fade away.
I recorded a podcast this morning, but I am choosing to push that recording back a little bit to introduce you all to an amazing talk by ET the Hip-Hop preacher titled “381 Days”. I believe that everyone should give this talk a listen. I remember yesterday, I was chatting with my friend @roxipianko who is an amazing historian and she was talking about how if we want to see real change in our lives right now, we also need to see how real change was made in the future. That is exactly what ET the Hip-Hop Preacher talks about in this talk Make a commitment to change and continue this fight. #blacklivesmatter
