In posting his new art in support of Black Lives Matter, he also added “It’s on white people to fix systematic racism.” Although I understand his statement and likely feelings of anger and sadness, which I share, I don’t necessarily agree. I think that it will be much more powerful if we work together in collaboration.

On June 3rd black protesters linked their arms to make a human shield and protect a lone, white Louisville metro police officer from getting harmed by angry protesters. Unquestionably, this was a collaboration that provided much-needed inspiration and a win/win for race relations.

A black man Thurgood Marshall was on the Supreme Court from 1967-1991 followed by Clarence Thomas who, to this day, continues to serve. (Is this enough black representation? No, similar to female representation, but I know inequality of women is not the pressing issue of the moment.) As of 12/31/19, there are 226 African Americans serving on the federal bench. Surely, they are in positions to affect change and help eradicate racial injustice too.

Further, all of us who are black, white, yellow, and brown need to galvanize and vote out of office the angry, fearful, white elitist leaders hell-bent on securing racial inequality. When a president will call in the military, order the gassing of peacefully protesting people in a “democratic” nation, and be supported in doing so by the senate and attorney general sworn to uphold the constitution for “We The People”, this is of utmost priority.