Black Lives Matter
I wanted to take a moment to share my solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. I’ve been rather quiet on this front both personally and professionally and I really think it is time now to show my support. I spent the last two weeks, especially, learning and trying to empathize and understand my own privilege, but also deeply consuming content to ensure I was more ‘Aware’ of the situations going on out there. I fully believe in Black Lives Matter, diversity, and inclusion of all sexes, genders and races and condone any acts of violence, prejudice or racism here in this world, in this country and beyond.
I find it unfathomable that in today’s society, in 2021, we have police officers kneeling on people’s necks for 8 minutes and 46 seconds until they die. This is unacceptable, and I proudly support the peaceful protests going on across the country to highlight and show support for #BlackLivesMatter.
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From the Black Lives Matter website:
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives.
We are expansive. We are a collective of liberators who believe in an inclusive and spacious movement. We also believe that in order to win and bring as many people with us along the way, we must move beyond the narrow nationalism that is all too prevalent in Black communities. We must ensure we are building a movement that brings all of us to the front.
We affirm the lives of Black queer and trans folks, disabled folks, undocumented folks, folks with records, women, and all Black lives along the gender spectrum. Our network centers those who have been marginalized within Black liberation movements.
We are working for a world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted for demise.
We affirm our humanity, our contributions to this society, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression.
The call for Black lives to matter is a rallying cry for ALL Black lives striving for liberation.
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A Moment of Silence for George Floyd
June 4, 2020
Eight minutes, 46 seconds.
That’s how long a police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck. George Floyd struggled, pleading for his life: “I can’t breathe,” until he drew his final breaths, calling for his mother.
Eight minutes, 46 seconds — a father, a brother, a friend, an unarmed Black man was murdered on the street, in broad daylight. By a uniformed officer.
Today, at 3:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. PT, we will be silent for 8 minutes, 46 seconds — to remember George Floyd as Minneapolis gathers for his memorial service.
Watch our video for a full 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence, and share it on social media to invite others to honor his life and legacy.
For the latest, please visit the BlackLivesMatter website and donate to their cause, or protest peacefully in your city and town.
I pray the world, and the United States, find ways to reconcile these current issues and am proud to be an American in today’s world. My heart goes out to everyone who’s been affected by racism, prejudice, or discrimination of any kind. It is NOT OK in my book and once again, I condone these actions by police and hope for a peaceful resolution to the crises affecting the US today.
Thank you,
~ Cam King // info@ckcollective.co