In light of recent events, I've decided to put the regularly scheduled edition of Ruby Tuesday on hold to call attenton to Blackout Tuesday. If you don't know, #BlackoutTuesday is today, June 2nd and it is being used as opportunity for individuals to reflect on racism and its effects on society. I think my mother would have much rather that we support and call attention to the current issues than write about her.
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and all the other black individuals who have lost their lives in the wake of police brutality and other acts of racism need our attention. With all the protests and attention around these issues, now is the time for action and we can’t afford not to speak up. With so many of us feeling helpless around these issues, one way we can help is to make a donation and I've decided to donate to a cause that my mother would have supported if she was well.
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and all the other black individuals who have lost their lives in the wake of police brutality and other acts of racism need our attention. With all the protests and attention around these issues, now is the time for action and we can’t afford not to speak up. With so many of us feeling helpless around these issues, one way we can help is to make a donation and I've decided to donate to a cause that my mother would have supported if she was well.
Due to all the recent unrest, many people in Minnesota are unable to get fresh fruits and vegetables. According to their website, “Brightside Produce supplies healthy food to the Minneapolis neighborhoods whose grocery infrastructure has been damaged” and I thought this was something my mother would have loved to support.
Their website explains, "Every week, BrightSide partners with small retailers throughout North and South Minneapolis to provide affordable, high quality fruits and vegetables to the community. Many of our partner retailers are damaged or necessarily shut down leaving residents with far fewer options to obtain fresh foods. Please help BrightSide donate fresh produce directly to community members.”
Their website explains, "Every week, BrightSide partners with small retailers throughout North and South Minneapolis to provide affordable, high quality fruits and vegetables to the community. Many of our partner retailers are damaged or necessarily shut down leaving residents with far fewer options to obtain fresh foods. Please help BrightSide donate fresh produce directly to community members.”
If you can, please donate to a cause that resonates with you. Although my mother has difficulty talking right now, there was a time that she wasn’t so quiet and I’m sure that she would have raised her voice to a roar to get behind a cause like this.
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