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Black Lives Matter...

Our kids are bi-racial.

They see color.

They’re asking questions and we’re doing our best to answer them.

We’re watching movies.

We’re discussing the news.

We’re standing in solidarity in protests.

As a white man, I’m increasingly aware of my privilege at every turn.

It’s something I can’t unsee.

I’ve walked thru life with a hall pass.

Free to roam.

No questions asked.

No looks thrown my way.

No threat to my person.

While I’ve strived to become the best person that I can be…

…I’ve done that in a vacuum of self,

…insulated in a protective covering that I was given at birth.

I must relentlessly educate myself.

Listen.

Advocate.

….and continue to use my voice, camera, dollars and every fiber of my being to ensure that Black Lives Matter.