BamamaPancakes

A Letter to the LPD 6/1/20 I’m writing in response to the countless stories we’ve read nationwide, not just in the last weeks, but over the last years, that have shown footage of black people being hurt or killed simply because of the color of their skin. Some while jogging on the streets. Some while sitting in their own homes. Some while attending church. Unfortunately, some were killed by police officers who continued using force in situations that simple did not require it. Seeing these videos of murder have shaken me to my core.   I am not black. But I mourn with the black community for these lives so senselessly lost. I am not black, but I am a mother. I cannot imagine knowing my child could never walk through the streets without raising suspicion, no matter their profession, no matter how well they behave. I am not black, but I hurt for my black friends, good people who face bitter racism every day. I am not black, but I know black lives matter.   I was grateful to see y...