I learned from the years of being so ill that I couldn’t lift my arms & legs, a dichotomy: to face the hard truth in the moment while still believing in positive possibilities to come & not getting jaded by the horrors of life. Our thoughts & beliefs assist in creating the future. We all need to remember what is possible & know with confidence that we will reform these racist corrupt systems, just like I rebuilt my body back from near death. We are powerful & it starts with “I have a dream” & not buying into the ugliness…