Former BLM activists have second-thoughts about THIS...
Hi all, I'm back. :)
Years ago, my friend and I did mainstream activism work during its height. Now, we're having a conversation about why our division is more complicated than we initially thought. We also discuss our second-thoughts about BLM and how culture handles race and social issues.
We're starting from the beginning so you can understand our backgrounds and critical life experiences. We believe these moments shape you and your view of the world. If you can meet us there, you'll better understand why we think the way we do. Thank you.
TIMESTAMPS: CHAPTERS:
0:00 -- 4:30 Intro
4:30 -- 22:25 What helped shaped our perspectives?
22:25 -- 26:00 How we reconnected after getting sober?
26:00 -- 35:30 How we started Black Lives Matter of Columbus, Indiana (BLMC)
35:30 -- 37:00 Our conservative town and newspaper pays homage to BLMC ❤️
37:00 -- 43:30 Backlash we faced as a group from misunderstandings
43:30 -- 47:00 The day my life was publicly threatened.
47:00 -- 50:00 Grateful for our time growing and learning as leaders of BLMC
50:00 -- 1:04:00 When we saw things shifting in society for the worse
1:04:00 -- 1:08:50 2020 Pandemic + George Floyd
1:08:50 -- 1:10:00 When we realized a MAJOR changed in the national BLM organization
1:10:00 -- 1:11:00 Realizing our division problem is a HEART problem
1:11:00 -- 1:13:00. Human-beings are complicated and complex
1:13:00 -- 1:22:20. Why the Civil Rights Movement is more relevant than we think?
1:22:20 -- 1:27:00. America doesn't understand what Love means?
1:27:00 -- 1:32:00. We need Jesus's definition of Love to heal our polarization
1:32:00 -- 1:36:00 Forgiveness protects your heart from harboring evilness/hate
1:36:00 -- 1:52:00. What does an "uncomfortable conversation" actually mean?
#candid #culture #nuance #blm #letstalk #race #society