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Ladies, I know many of you have expressed that you refuse to continue to talk to people who hold racially dividing beliefs. I have hit the like button on many of your posts. But unlike you, I keep talking to the people who stand against me, I keep advocating for my family, for you and your loved ones, I keep having the conversations about the sensitive topics that threaten our unity and cause more division among us. My husband is the same way. He chooses not to let his "color" be a factor in someone choosing not to like him, he chooses to stay the course and to be himself no matter the opposing views and through his strong character he has helped many see past his color and developed strong bonds with people who may have otherwise been his adversary. I do the same. There are so many things that he and I discuss that I wish you could be a fly on the wall sometimes. There would be times you would laugh with us, cry with us, and be infuriated at us because we say things to one another that we dare not say to others, things that are private, and personal and quite frankly raw and sensitive. But, that is our way, our way of never letting race or color become a dividing factor for us. Not between one another and certainly not between us and others. We choose to lead by example, through respect, and though many could stand against us(regardless of color or ethnic background) through even having respect for those who don't belief as we do not matter how ugly their views.

For that reason I wanted to share this video. It struck my heart because this man, Mr. Darryl, used conversation and common ground to help a man who stood in opposition of him and us to the core. If he could do it, so can we!!! Let's work together to bring about change of heart and love for others through our own love and hearts. Hugs and love Mama's.

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xryztalroze

@jenx @erikak Thank you ladies. I believe firmly that we must quit saying what we want done, quit saying what we "would do" and live daily as an example to all. We can't change everyone, but if everyone would reach out and help one person to see the humanity in all we could all make a difference. We must take action to walk daily as we want others to walk. It sounds cliche, but as Mr. Darryl is proof, it works.

Edit: Our family saying is: "Don't tell me, show me".

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xryztalroze

@jenx @erikak Thank you ladies. I believe firmly that we must quit saying what we want done, quit saying what we "would do" and live daily as an example to all. We can't change everyone, but if everyone would reach out and help one person to see the humanity in all we could all make a difference. We must take action to walk daily as we want others to walk. It sounds cliche, but as Mr. Darryl is proof, it works.

Edit: Our family saying is: "Don't tell me, show me".

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jenx

It's true. Mr. Darryl's story shows how it os incredibly hard to hate someone once you get to know them. It's a lot easier to just hate a whole race, but when you get to know one example and see they are just like you. They love their family, decorate for holidays and have traditions, have good food they like to share, etc. I bet Mr. Kelly really wrestled with his firmly cemented hate culture before he finally gave it up.

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jenx

That was one of the most riveting videos I have seen in a long time. That was an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing. Completely worth the 18 minutes.

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erikak

Yes, I agree with this!! Stopping a conversation with someone who has racist views isn't going to change their views or educate them!

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