Hey everyone. Welcome to At Home Podcast. Welcome. I have to be honest, I don't really know what to

say or do. Our hearts have been so heavy this week. But really, you know, Lyndon, I feel that it's not

enough just to feel sad or upset. Yeah, it's appalling the violence and the racism that has not only taken George Floyd's

life, but so many others. And, you know, while the rage is understandable, I hope that we can join

together to be loud in ways that are peaceful and nonviolent. We're better than using violence to fight

violence. And you and I have been having more

conversations about race lately, which is good just to have conversations. And even though we're not

black, nor have we personally experienced violent racism, an assault on any innocent person

is an assault on humanity. It's a human issue. It means that we're not seeing

our fellow people for who they are on the inside, rather, they're just being judged and harassed

because of what they look like. And nowhere in this world should that be acceptable.

You know, we've been lucky enough to grow up in cities with families and social groups that are

diverse and where our differences are celebrated

instead of attacked. And I know a huge part of that is simply because of being born white,

but honestly it sickens me to know that there are people on this planet that are not treated

equally because of their race or gender or sexuality. So how do we proliferate that positive perspective and equal treatment and celebration

of races? It's clearly not enough to say, you know, we're not racist, so we're doing our part.

We know we have to be more active. And in the same way we practice kindness, compassion, tact,

we have to educate ourselves and practice racial literacy.

And just like we look to doctors and scientists when it comes to things like practicing healthy hygiene and protecting ourselves from viruses,

we should look to experts and leaders to speak to issues of race and justice.

So in trying to find the words and just facts are just, we've just been trying to do

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