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Seven months into 2020 and it feels like seven life times. 2020 is a year that needs its on history book just for the first seven months and several editions for the remaining five months. I never imagined in 2020 I would bury my father. I never imagined we would be walking around with face mask on or wearing gloves due to a virus with no cure. I never imagined that a man by the name of George Floyd would bring the whole world to their feet and scream JUSTICE!! I never thought people would burn down buildings, turn over cars, and walk miles in efforts to bring change to an oppressed system against the black race. I never thought that a young lady would be lying in her bed and shot to death by police officers or a young unarmed man out for a run and would be killed by two cowards who felt threaten.These stories have always been a part of the history of the black race. However, 2020 is the year that white, brown and black people were sick of the injustice by law enforcement and other senseless acts. Therefore, we joined forces to fight until we have permanent change. When you think of 2020, think of a year when people looked pass the color of one’s skin and unified in order to create undeniable change.

About This Story

  • Date submitted: 2020-07-20 00:00:00
  • Emotional tone: Neutral
  • Who should know about this? Everyone, Family and friends, Government, Leaders who make decisions, and My community

About the Storyteller

  • Community: Riviera Beach
  • Age: 41-50
  • Gender: Female

How the Storyteller Interpreted Their Story

Note: Responses which fell closer to the middle (between two or three options) are shown as two dashes.
  • What I shared shows my community will: Seize an opportunity for radical change
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: Society as a whole
  • What I shared shows: Some people are worth more than others
  • What I shared shows there are: Solutions to problems
  • What I shared shows I am: --
  • What I shared shows: I am in control
  • What I shared shows that we need: Systems that are fair and just
  • What I shared shows we need to: --
  • What I shared is about: Hope

Views on COVID-19 Risk and Systemic Racism

How much of a risk do you believe COVID-19 is to our community health?
Our community health is in danger and the situation is getting worse

If you still believe COVID-19 is a threat, what are some of the things you are doing to stay safe and stop the spread?

Please list anything else you are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. If you don't believe COVID-19 is a serious issue, please tell us about that.
Encourage my family and friends to be mindful of the their surrounding and to stop moving like we are living in 2019.

Do you believe systemic racism exists in America?
Yes, I believe there is systemic racism in America

If you believe systemic racism exists in America, do you believe it contributes to poorer health outcomes for minorities?
Yes

Any other thoughts about systemic racism?
It's time for a change and we need to work diligently to change the future of our children.

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?