You have to start somewhere…

Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn't know before you learned it. - Maya Angelou

Racism touches every person in America, to say nothing of how it influences people world-wide. It places us in separation from one another. In our country, the reason for its continued influence on our communities is caused by a lack of understanding each other. Prejudicial thoughts bring continual frustration for all of us, Black and white. It is past time for us to come together, listen and learn why we have this barrier. Are Black people trying to take over? Do we fear or resent them? Do we really know why they live apart from many of us. Do we really know our American history?

If we really understand how Black people came to America and understand their status, then, and how it has continued, we might be willing to learn from our past mistakes and create a democracy that looks equal, with equal rights and equal opportunities. Our family has chosen to live and collaborate with that community bringing knowledge and sensitivity and the truth of what it means to vicariously walk in our America as Black. Now, my wife and I are a minority in a minority. I want to share how that has happened, why it happened, and how it has beautifully changed our family forever.