Direct action

Sometimes, light tapping at the door isn’t enough; an assertive knock is what’s need.

Or consider the Heimlich maneuver: merely pressing below the diaphragm won’t save someone’s life; it requires a significant thrust.

And “not being racist” isn’t enough either. Our call is to be unequivocally anti-racist.

The point here is that there are moments in time when action is required — firm, intentional, directed action.

Being a good person and having kind thoughts is not enough to solve the evils of racism, injustice, and poverty. Taking action is what’s necessary ... and “taking action” means something different for each of us.

The problems of the world need our attention. We cannot solve them through hope and warm wishes.

So what will we do?

And more importantly — based on the future you seek to create — what will you do?