Black Lens - January 2021

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January 2021
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The Black Lens Spokane
ON MY MIND
THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR
by Sandra Williams
Running Out of Time!
I had planned to start the new year
off by writing in this column about
my reflections on 2020. The good.
The bad. The challenges. The frustrations.
The pain and sadness, and
the moments that reminded me of
just how good life really can be. That
was my plan.
And then yesterday, January 6, happened.
I wish I could say that I was
surprised, but I'm not. I would wager
that most people of color are not
surprised either. If you are surprised,
you are probably part of the problem.
I've been listing to a lot of people
with a lot to say, but all that I have to
say right now can be summed up in
the photos below.
CSM THOMAS
E WILLIAMS
The top photo
was from
yesterday. The
bottom photo
was what greeted the Black Lives
Matter protesters who were in DC
on June 2 because of the murder of
George Floyd. They were not there
to overthrow the government.
This is what America looks like to
me. This is what it has always looked
like to me and to so many others.
Those who have been complicit.
Those who have pretended that they
don't notice this. Those who have
benefited off of this need to fix this,
now, because I think this country is
running out of time.
SPEAK
UP
Do you have ideas for how to
make our community healthier?
Join the Community Voices Council.
The Community Voices Council believes no one should experience a
difference in care as a result of their identity, income, or ability. The
Community Voices Council makes recommendations to local health
care leaders on improvements that will support this vision.
The Community Voices Council is looking for people who:
• Are on Medicaid (Apple Health)
• Have experience using health care or social services, and are
comfortable talking to others about it
• Like to talk to their neighbors and community about what issues
are affecting them
• Enjoy coming up with ideas that help their community
• Have the time to attend the monthly meetings (3rd Tuesday of
every month at noon – $75 paid monthly for participation)
Two ways to apply:
Visit: https://bit.ly/2VrfhdU
Email: Reese@betterhealthtogether.org
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