Finding love in our hearts for ALL is the greatest challenge we face right now. Bless you for de-escalating that situation, Ashley; many, many would not have the courage to attempt it.
Your intervention in that situation at Trader Joe's was just like you! My heart goes out to that guy who stood there... that is one of the hardest things to endure when dignity is stripped away.
I guess some people don't care when they see others beat down for the color of their skin, their native origin, their beliefs. They may think nothing of it, but man was created by God and the threats and slurs and put downs reflect on Him as well.
Soon or later on, they (we) will have to answer for every careless... less caring word.
"Are you okay?" I asked him, "I am so sorry." He nodded. "I'm fine," he said as he walked out of the store, never once dropping his chin. My heart pounded in my ears, and I felt enraged at the racist woman.
The anti-mask violence was always about this: white supremacy. No one tells her what to do, especially if they are from a party that tends to help the people of color she hates - and especially keep your mouth shut if you *are* a person of color. Literally spitting mad, she was.
Finding love in our hearts for ALL is the greatest challenge we face right now. Bless you for de-escalating that situation, Ashley; many, many would not have the courage to attempt it.
Your intervention in that situation at Trader Joe's was just like you! My heart goes out to that guy who stood there... that is one of the hardest things to endure when dignity is stripped away.
I guess some people don't care when they see others beat down for the color of their skin, their native origin, their beliefs. They may think nothing of it, but man was created by God and the threats and slurs and put downs reflect on Him as well.
Soon or later on, they (we) will have to answer for every careless... less caring word.
Love ya. Keep it real, keep it bold and gritty.
This shook me.
"Are you okay?" I asked him, "I am so sorry." He nodded. "I'm fine," he said as he walked out of the store, never once dropping his chin. My heart pounded in my ears, and I felt enraged at the racist woman.
The anti-mask violence was always about this: white supremacy. No one tells her what to do, especially if they are from a party that tends to help the people of color she hates - and especially keep your mouth shut if you *are* a person of color. Literally spitting mad, she was.
Thank you for standing in the gap.
Saw this today:
https://twitter.com/_sjpeace_/status/1143549345851215879?s=46&t=WR7ebKsnyWg1qGgf1xHWDw