4th of July is CANCELLED
Fourth of July is usually this massive celebration of being a proud American. We gather around backyard barbeques, and parks to celebrate our freedoms and independence. Ending the sunburnt day with colorful fireworks.
But Fourth of July 2020 isn't our usual holiday. Our country is utterly divided, a constant battle of public health order versus constituitional rights. The vigorous fight of anti-racism versus racism.
There isn't anything that makes me feel like a proud American. Honestly, 2020 has showcased how behind America is, globally.
We having to battle with ignornant people, ignornant states and ignornant goverment officals about the urguence of mandated masks. The importance of not gathering in large groups. The risks our country face if we don't upkeep self-quarantining and basic sanitization practices.
That isn't the major point of my anger and angust towards America. It's the crippling racism our fellow Americans face on a regular basis, on a regular day. The constant battery African-American men, women and children have to handle from the police officers.
Our police shoot and murder young African-American men, with no remorse. Press conference after press conference is issued with the regular statement of "We were following procedure."
Murdering innocent people that were only living their lives. Breonna Taylor was simply sleeping in her own home. Elijah McClain was merely walking home from the conveinant store. George Floyd died for an ALLEGED $20 dollar bill.
Racism is so prevently in this country, we should change our our national anthem lyric of "Land of the Free" to "Land of the Free, unless you aren't a Cis White Male"
In solidarity with Black Lives Matter, I'll be donating money to these causes I've linked below. I'll be signing petitions to help the BLM Movement. I will be wearing solid black, to show my disdain of the actions of America.
I encourage all of my friends, family and followers to do that same. Stand up, and stand against the rhedoric that's been put before us.
Change doesn't happen, unless we force the change to happen. To stand up for Justice and Peace. I refuse to be like our previous generation, who turned a blind eye to the active racism. We won't stop, until this country and this world is great for all.
Fundraisers
Elijah McClain Fund
I Run With Maud
George Floyd Memorial Fund
Justice for Breonna Taylor
The Bail Project
Act Blue Racism and Police Brutality Funds
Much love, Alex
