My Voice

A few days ago, I read a call for white writers to make commentary about white privilege and the concept of white supremacy.  I tried to woodshed different story ideas and each time I tried, I found that they were inadequate in conveying what really needed to be said.  In this world, there are so many voices, with so much to say about the matter, I don't think I can offer any fresh perspective, because this issue is as old as the countries we live in.  Racism is inherent in our institutions, and though that presence is there for all to see, little has been in order to remedy it, as it is so ingrained in our social structures.  So all my attempts to put commentary into my art have fallen short, drowned out in the din.

  I feel strongly about this, as you all may know, as apparent in my social media feeds.  I feel strongly in my opposition of racism towards indigenous peoples as well as all people of colour.  I still feel a sense of obligation to address everything that is going on.  I've found that it's one thing to post a meme or a link to a news article that conveys your views, but it's quite another to express a commentary that is completely your own while still assisting in amplifying the voices that are crying out for change.

So that is what I am going to try to do.  I will amplify the dissenting voices that push for change.  That will be more effective in facilitating that change. I'm going to educate and amplify and spread the word that society needs to hear.  I'll still post and share media that I feel will be helpful, but I will add my own voice more often because that is really what needs to be heard.  These issues need not just agreement, but conviction.

Black Lives Matter.  No More Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women.  More Truth and Reconciliation. Be The Change.