In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Are you my friend? Then it’s time to speak up! Please don’t be silent. We cannot turn a blind eye just because it makes us uncomfortable. Let’s stop pretending that racism does not exist. Maybe you feel that is on the other side of the border, therefore it doesn’t affect you. Let me tell you something: I have been personally a victim of racism. I’ve been called the N word, been spat at while in my car, here in Montreal, in broad daylight!
Not calling for a pity party here, but rather for you to use your voice, your platform, your creativity, whatever you got, to speak up against racism and make a change.
Remaining silent and turning away from what makes uncomfortable is not the way to see change. Let’s be the change we wish to see in the world.
I speak to white and non white people. We’ve stayed silent for too long! Now is the time to speak up. 🗣🗣🗣
As I read this famous quote of MLK, I pray for restoration, healing for our nation and that we have the courage to speak up against racism!
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
Proverbs 31:8 NIV
#blacklivesmatter
Alexa
