This is not the time to retreat in fear, shrink into the shadows, or compromise on what is right, just, and necessary. Nor is it the time to dwell in grief or frustration. This is the time to step up, to act, and to expect others to act with us. We don’t need passive allies. We need accomplices and co-conspirators—people who will stand beside us or even act without us. Those with the most privilege have the least to lose and the most responsibility to take risks.
Read MoreIt’s about creating shared power, not taking power away from some to give to others. It’s moving from the outdated idea that America is a “melting pot” of assimilation toward a new vision of America as a “salad”—where each person’s unique identity is preserved, celebrated, and valued. This vision goes beyond merely “having a seat at the table”; it’s about having a voice at the table and a say in the decision-making process. It’s about walking the talk, not just checking the box.
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