A little pause goes a long way. On World Mental Health Day, honor your #EmotionalWellBeing with a mindful moment. Whether it’s a deep breath, a short walk, or even a warm cookie, small acts of mindfulness can make a big difference. Here’s to you. 💙 #WorldMentalHealthDay
George Floyd and hundreds of Americans should still be alive. We can’t mark his death simply by mourning or remembering. We must do the work of protest, of voting and of showing up where power is to demand real justice. His memory demands no less.
Real justice means confronting racial violence and police brutality in policy AND in practice. Not in hiding from our history and reneging on our promises to do better.
Five years ago, we saw the horror of George Floyd’s murder by a police officer sworn to protect him. His death - and others before him - reignited a demand for justice and accountability. But one conviction is not enough. Justice must live in our laws, our neighborhoods and at the ballot box.
Tomorrow President Trump takes office at 12 noon. A convicted felon who led a violent insurrection to overthrow the American government where law enforcement was attacked and people lost their lives. He will immediately pardon many who were convicted of crimes on January 6th. I will not participate in revisionist history. A criminal President, who led a criminal insurrection to overthrow the American government, will complete his journey to regain power in the Presidency. We lost an election. We did not loose our principles. We should be concerned as President Trump, who led a criminal conspiracy 4 years ago, takes over the most powerful office in the world. Be vigilant in protection of our institutions. Practice radical self care. Exercise your right of self determination. To those marginalized communities: the social justice movement of the 21st century is economic development. Build your wealth of health, wealth of knowledge, and your economic wealth. Make quiet money. Those who do not have our best interest at heart will be focused on disrupting any acts of self reliance. Discipline is Freedom.