The conversations taking place about deeply rooted systemic racism and racial injustice in America are long overdue. It’s time to make big changes and it is every person’s responsibility to educate themselves, expand their awareness, and work to dismantle racism in themselves and the systems that reinforce it.

There is no starting perfect. Start where you are and get to work.

For starters, make the “1619” podcast required listening: Here's the link.

It had a huge impact on me personally, it will reframe your understanding of this country, and the racial injustices that have built and sustained America for centuries. It will open your eyes to so many truths and history that you almost certainly have no awareness of.

Take action, do the work, educate yourself. We still have a long way to go. Enough is enough. Stop the murdering and mistreatment of black people. Black lives matter.