The death of George Floyd is a tragedy, EVERYONE, whether they are Black, Brown or White agrees!!! That is not the issue!

We have the right to protest by law! And the protests during the day have been powerful and peaceful. But the lawlessness, the vandalism, the looting that starts almost on cue when the sun goes down is well orchestrated and targeted. Whether it is outside agitators or  locals taking advantage of the situation, it has to stop. The majority of the violence is occurring and hurting the Black & Brown communities that that are succeeding in making strides to create a better community! Stop the destruction of what others have worked so hard to create or maintain! You have hurt the Black & Brown entrepreneurs, you have crushed their dreams and successes. You have destroyed businesses that employeed Black & Brown people! In Minneapolis a construction site for an affordable housing complex was burned to the ground!

But most importantly is the visual destruction of the integrity of Black & Brown people. I remember when there was an out cry concerning  the Black exploitation movies of the 70’s that stereotyped the race as violent and criminal. Well thanks to the actions of theses thugs and agitators, we don’t need a movie,  it is broadcast live nightly for the whole world to see!!!

To ALL so called political leaders, community activists , actors and athletes, you should speak up for the protest but speak out against the violence! Your silence on that aspect is deafening!  For those that have condoned the destruction of property your words are just as bad as the actions and you are fueling the actions to continue!

We need peace, we need prayer and we need common sense and the willingness to have honest conversations.  It needs to start now!