I am seeing some backlash against Blackout Tuesday - as with any meme - it can take on different meanings for different people. While I don't think that memes are an especially effective agent for social change, I am participating by blacking out my art that I normally share everyday as a call to reflect on the impact of racism on me, my neighbors, my extended community and nation.
We may not agree on the best ways to promote change - having grown up in the 70's I was influenced by the Biography of Malcom X - and the tension between Change by any means necessary and Change through civil-in your face-disobedience. I am seeing that being rehashed now by the next generation coming of age.
I risk friendships from all sides - from my camp friends who don't understand that being color blind hasn't work for us to camp friends who don't like it when I say not all cops are bastards - some of them are doing a difficult job and making a positive impact in my home town - even while some are true bastards.
So I continue to work for justice by volunteering at a food bank during a pandemic, by urging people to register and vote, for calling for the demilitarization of our police forces, and yes sharing a few memes.
Just wanted to let you know what it means to me. Praying for peace in our times.
We may not agree on the best ways to promote change - having grown up in the 70's I was influenced by the Biography of Malcom X - and the tension between Change by any means necessary and Change through civil-in your face-disobedience. I am seeing that being rehashed now by the next generation coming of age.
I risk friendships from all sides - from my camp friends who don't understand that being color blind hasn't work for us to camp friends who don't like it when I say not all cops are bastards - some of them are doing a difficult job and making a positive impact in my home town - even while some are true bastards.
So I continue to work for justice by volunteering at a food bank during a pandemic, by urging people to register and vote, for calling for the demilitarization of our police forces, and yes sharing a few memes.
Just wanted to let you know what it means to me. Praying for peace in our times.