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i hope the national media that has parachuted once again into our small town to observe and profit off of our trauma is making the most out of their three weeks here. it's a long trial. you have time to look around & get comfortable.
the fight against white supremacy in charlottesville did not begin or end on august 12, 2017. you cannot write about that struggle without writing about the work of @ZyahnaB. she's a high school student & a little busy with school right now, but read up on her. include her work.
you cannot write about the ongoing struggle against white supremacy in this city without talking about @handsoffmaria. maria is an indigenous woman from guatemala leading the sanctuary movement in charlottesville.
you cannot write about fighting entrenched, institutional racism in charlottesville without writing about the work of @hatefreeacps. they've fought on every level, from policy research to putting their bodies on the line, to make schools safer for children of color.
the stories you could tell about the fight against white supremacy in charlottesville can't be told in just a few weeks. there are so many people here fighting every day, many of whose names will never be known to history. but while you're here, do try. try to tell their stories.
& while you're eagerly sharing images of james alex fields' victims, collecting ad money for every click the images of their broken bones brings your employers, consider sharing a link to the heal charlottesville fund so they might pay their medical bilaJxu
