アレックス・オノルドさんのインスタグラム写真 - (アレックス・オノルドInstagram)「Hey everyone! It's @kailightner here with an Instagram takeover! Alex has been gracious enough to lend me his platform to speak on some heavy topics affecting our current social climate. Recent tragedies involving the senseless deaths of unarmed black victims have led to global outrage and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in an effort to fight against violence and systemic racism. In result, many people are being exposed to the reality of the African American experience for the first time and are asking "how can I help"? Below are a few excerpts from a recent article that I wrote for Rock & Ice on the topic: . . "Refusing to acknowledge and discuss systematic issues have led to current conditions throughout this country. During discussions, many people become more focused on defending their viewpoints and realities than listening and learning from each other’s perspectives, resulting in deepened racial divides and nothing being done to solve the problem". . . "...when listening to other perspectives, be open to understanding that your perception and my reality will be drastically different. Not understanding doesn’t make you racist: It highlights a larger societal problem that people need to learn about so it can be addressed". . "Once you know better, it’s your responsibility to do better. Whether it’s abuse on the internet or injustices on the streets, utilize your privilege to speak up. It’s not enough to disagree silently; this behavior is what keeps systemically oppressive institutions alive". . "Raising our collective voices is the only way for us to influence change". . Click on the link in my bio (@kailightner) to read the full article I wrote in @rockandicemag titled "Open Your Eyes to the Reality of Black Lives". . 📸 by: @julyannacarvalho_」6月13日 0時04分