From Now On
20 Nov 2016 Leave a Comment
in Daily Living Tags: election, justice, kn, speaking out
The election of the 45th President of the United States did not go as I anticipated, or hoped. In the two weeks following D.T.’s election, we’ve seen a swell in hate crimes, the appointing of white nationalists to chief cabinet positions, and a promise to destroy institutions which serve all people in the US, not just the rich.
The call to hide, to keep our heads down, is enticing. But I can’t do it. I’ve never been good at staying silent. I’m too old now to shut up. You get what you get.
Wise words from a wise woman.
Toni Morrison wrote these words when W. was reelected. You can (and really should) read the whole interview HERE.
I’m still processing/grieving/railing against the election results. I hope to have more words soon. But I’ve been thinking of you, all of you, and what kind of world we want to have … and how we fight for it in the coming months and years. One way is with our art.
Be well, speak out, stand strong, create.
— KN
