Such an important point. Movements for justice begin in steps and proceed through stumbles and successes. The key is to keep trying, in community for the cause.
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Sherrilyn Ifill
None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
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And therefore sensitive to both failures & successes of others.
Community building is its own hard won worthwhile education.
All of us who joined, including the older members have experienced a learning curve, together.
It's not easy to sit down and listen & exchange when Fear is high and the consequences so important.
HARD, worthwhile work
We have little to no legislative power.
We HAVE to get creative and we’ve only got two years to figure it out.
A bunch of small actions can create a larger movement. It has happened before, it can happen again.
Every. Action. Counts.
Keep the pressure on!