Hello Meltingpot Readers,
Last week I wrote about the media’s whitewashing of victimhood in the current coverage of gun violence in America. Today, I am thrilled to write about the diversity of voices that were heard and highlighted in the weekend’s national March For Our Lives. From Emma Gonzalez, who brought the world to tears with her emotional and impassioned speech, to 11-year-old Naomi Wadler who spoke on behalf of the Black girls and women who have been forgotten in the national conversation about gun violence, the speakers who grabbed the nation’s attention represented the full spectrum of America’s diverse citizens.
In case you missed any of this meltingpot magic, I’ve collected some of the best moments that showcase the diversity of voices we heard on Saturday. Collectively, they are our future changemakers.
Emma Gonzalez’s full speech, courtesy of The Guardian Newspaper.
Here’s Naomi Wadler speaking up and out for Black female victims of gun violence. Yes, she’s only 11!
Here’s Edna Chavez from Los Angeles representing south Los Angeles where she learned how to “duck from bullets before she learned how to read.”
More importantly, I’m seeing people – on both the local and national level – reaching out across racial, ethnic and geographic lines to make their protests and actions more inclusive and that makes me truly believe this will be the point when we see real change come. I have hope. Do you? Who were some of your favorite speakers from the March? Did you grab a photo of great signs? If so, feel free to show us in the comments.
Besides marching, what, if anything, do you plan to do to get stricter gun laws enacted? I’m listening, taking notes and keeping my eyes on the children.
Peace!
(p.s. The image at the top is from a T-shirt. You can order one at Teepublic)
Comments
4 responses to “This Revolution Will Be in Color”
You are right. Thank you for speaking out.
PS: I am always reading your blog even if I don’t respond!
Your entry about your sons and their teenage years…Let’s just say, I UNDERSTAND! I HEAR YOU!
Wendy,
Thank you for your comments. I do appreciate them. And I’m so happy to know that you’re still here! And, yeah, teenagers.
When common sense and life is more important than money, there will be change.
When we focus on what makes the same rather than what makes us different, there will be change.
When stop telling others that they are brain washed and figure out who and what as washed our own brain, there will be change.