Justice
“Hey Google! What is the meaning of justice?”
- Just behavior or treatment “a concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people.”
Hmmmmm….genuine respect for people. The black experience is unlike any other experience in America. We are mistreated, disrespected, feared, and vilified. And when we point out our reality, people say that we’re doing too much. We’re speaking too loudly, or we only see the negative. They get upset when we say that black lives matter. Listen, we’re upset that we have to keep explaining unjust behavior to people that have eyes.
Ya’ll, I started not to even say anything, because I get so fired up. Do you know how many times I deleted sentences? I keep asking Jesus to keep me near the cross, because I’m SOOOOO over this. How often does black America have to say that we can’t breathe before EVERYONE becomes invested in our ability to live?
I couldn’t be cute today or even chuckle. Or be long winded. I’m praying for the day that the color of my skin doesn’t endanger my livelihood or the lives of my friends and family. And I’m also seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit about actions that I can take to secure a better future. We all know that it’s a real problem that has to be addressed. I get so discouraged when another name becomes a hashtag. I’m tired. #wepreach
