Episode 21: 21: Why Now is the Right Time to Speak Out about Racism with Kristy Millen

America is one great nation divided by inequality and race, contradicting its independent name, "United."

Today my friend Kristy Millen joined us in the podcast to chat this sensitive topic about racism. Kristy is a fearless, beautiful woman of color who will share her personal life experience dealing with racism. 

Now is the right time to stand up for them. Keeping silent in this time of other's needs isn't the right option. Never be afraid of voicing out for others, they need our support and voice to speak out the truth. Imagine if all the people who believe and fight for what is right would stand up for them? Support them and empower them? That might end the long history of racism in this world.

Highlights:

• Racism encounters that people are getting used to and treating it as "normal" when, in fact, it's not.
• Educating the children of the TRUTH about the country's racism history 
• Kristy's origin story of how she and her family came to America
• A black woman's death in the hands of a white man; The Death of her sister Monique that unveiled the ugliness of the justice system for black people
• The importance of educating your kids in their early years about racism
• Exercising your rights to vote and understanding how the constitution works
• The huge impact and contribution of the black community to the American economy
• Christy's beautiful and empowering message for all of us.

Movies Mentioned:

• Netflix: Just Mercy

Speak up, pray for them, and stand with them, sign the petitions, vote wisely.

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