The unnecessary death of black and brown people happens far too often in this country. We are hurt and angry and feel hopeless. And now with social media, anyone can voice their opinion on the events that surround the death of not only George Floyd but the hundreds of men and women who have died simply because of the color of their skin. And instead of focusing on the injustices, many are focused on the actions of the victims. Please don’t allow the looting and riots distract from the reason the looting and rioting is happening: the deaths of multiple black lives and no justice. Material things do not compare to a person’s life. Remember, black people are no longer property and our lives have infinite value. We matter.

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