Reflecting back on these instances, precisely zero times did I fear that the interaction might turn deadly or even result in more than a calm conversation. THAT is our privilege.
Finding it very difficult to put feelings into words these days. We are outraged, saddened, sickened, and ashamed by the numerous events that have inevitably led us to this tipping point. As two white men, we will never understand what it’s like to be black in America, but...
We said “playing Pokémon Go” (yeah, we’re nerds). The officer accepted that answer and let us continue driving away. White privilege is real. We stand in solidarity with the protestors. All lives matter. Your life matters. #EqualityAndJusticeForAll#FuckRacism
I am fortunate to have a roof to sit on in nice weather. Last evening, as I was having “Zoom drinks” with a friend, the sky above me buzzed with a half-dozen helicopters, so loud they drowned out the conversation. The Barclay Center is a 10 min walk from my house in Brooklyn.
@beercruncher@SpitefulBrewing@Wiscobeergeek Not sure if you were the first to do this, man, but it’s so cool to see this display of generosity and support. I’ve been inspired to do the same! You guys are awesome.
***Developing***
- April 15th tax liabilities being postponed interest free until July 15th
- Viruses being retroactively added to Business Interruption Insurance
Me:
This is for my people there’s a lot more too. I love them and I feel like a complete failure I can’t cover them but this is larger than what any of us can do individually. We’re all in this together.
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