On Martin Luther King Day, George Friday treated Sarasota to her inspirational stories and ideas. George is one of the co-founders of Move To Amend and shared her clear vision of just how insidious corporations are in our day-to-day lives. She has worked tirelessly over the years to build movements for justice and peace. Her good news is that we can all join in and we will be successful, but only if we strive for authentic, diverse, and democratic participation. We all get to participate and we all have a role. George spoke about the strategic use of privilege. If I have white privilege, then it is up to me to point out racism and attempt to dismantle it. If I am wealthy, then it is up to me to use it help those who are in poverty. If I have more education and knowledge, then it is up to me to spread that information and to make sure that it is accessible to those who may not have the same level of education. And remember to be easy on yourself - to take time for forgiveness, comfort, and joy.
