[Xu.Vi]

I understand that it's important to recognize the capability to execute a goal, movement, etc. I didn't know much about systemic racism, the educational system, the homeless, but had so much lived experience as a middle class individual in our society...and believe it or not...society is explicitly structured so we have disparity in our perceptions of those outside of our status. This is about getting the recognition and acknowledgment they never gotten before. BLM to many is to fit a narrative, but it is a lifestyle for every black person in this world..and that's not ok.

There isn't one approach that is certain, but whats certain is the facts that the folks in the respective demographics express. What's certain is the need for change and support from everyone despite our own assumed visions of whats best. This isn't about your vision...it's about them. If you cant envision their pain and suffering, you cannot envision the solution. What many of us here are voicing is the vision of those suffering right now. We are echoing their voices in hopes of bringing greater awareness. Trust them in knowing whats best for their own issues. When we are met with comments rejecting the very people who are struggling, it is disheartening, not progressive, and downright disrespectful to imply one's thoughts, emotions, lived experiences, and dignity isn't relevant because they're not a 'somebody'.

It's tough to assume Justin Tredeau will put much time and thought into anything spoken here, but what matters is those that do care and value the wellbeing of others are constantly trying their best. For me, I've donated to a number of associations in support of what I believe in, I've sent emails to governing bodies that actually read emails, I've reached out to my supervisors within my place of work with ideas and suggestions, and I'm constantly lending my hand to support. That's what I believe making a difference means. Without many others likeminded, nothing will ever reach the top. Support can come in so many other forms too and isn't exclusive of those.

Also, I have certainty that every member here has the capacity in recognizing their misunderstandings, blindspots and triggers and learning from it. Living up to it.

Let's not look to the people in power to change things becuase the people in power are very often some of the emptiness people in the world.