BLM

Policing Without A Crush Point

Together, our community needs to support racial justice organizations, like the NAACP and the Kitsap Equity, Race and Community Engagement (ERACE) Coalition, who are fighting for meaningful change. Recently, the NAACP issued a call to action asking that “police departments ban the use of knee holds in use of force continuums.” In my opinion, the NAACP should ask for more:

Niran Al-Agba2020-06-21T23:14:55+00:00June 21, 2020|Categories: Equality, Policy|Tags: Black Lives Matter, BLM, ERACE, George Floyd, NAACP, white privilege|

Bravery is Being an Ally to People of Color

Racism is the most divisive issue facing this country. The mere fact that 74 days elapsed between the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery and the arrest of the men who murdered him demonstrates how tightly racial discrimination is woven into the fabric of America. Whites becoming allies to communities and people of color is the way we can change the heart of our nation. It is time for all of us to become color brave.

Niran Al-Agba2020-06-21T23:10:57+00:00June 21, 2020|Categories: Equality, Policy|Tags: Black Lives Matter, BLM, Listen, White Fragility, white privilege|