A Platform to Bridge the Gap

As I celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day I was reminded that he was considered an enemy of the country by the FBI.  Dr. King, much like many other African American activists and civil rights leaders seeking equality in America, was the target of a then-secret counterintelligence program run by the FBI called COINTELPRO.  I spent the day reflecting on what it means to be a person of color in America today; thinking about the country’s trek backwards.  I didn’t write, I didn’t tweet.  I avoided the barrage of news reports debating whether the President’s language confirms that he’s a racist or whether those who sat quietly or defended his erratic behavior is a greater threat than a leader with the power to take action that matches his rhetoric. Continue reading →