I’m a musician who tours the world. I meet hundreds of people and greet thousands every day. I see the entire spectrum of skin color, sexual orientation, mental health, age, physical health, religious beliefs, and everything in between from my stage vantage point. I’ve received piles of letters from fans where they share with me their darkest secrets, their hardships and their biggest triumphs. When I raise my horns at the rock show everyone raises their horns with me as a sign of unity, respect and celebration of one another. The Rock Show doesn’t care if you’re a boy or a girl, it doesn’t care about the color of your skin, who you like to kiss, what kind of job you have, or your disability etc... We are all the SAME at the Rock Show. We need to spread that Rock Show mentality beyond the arena...into our streets...into our homes.
Think of it like a family, like if every walk of life was represented by each person in your household, all under the same roof. If a member of your family was being threatened and their life was in danger...you would rally together to support them and protect them.
Well, right now members of our Human Race Family are hurting. The Black Community needs all of our support. And that means educating yourself on the weight this country has placed on the neck of the black community since the dawn of its existence. Those roots run deep, so a day, a week or a month of solidarity is not enough to truly eradicate racism. Understand that if you are of any other skin color, that you will not fully understand the pain they are going through. You can’t possibly relate... But what you you can do is stand up for your fellow family member, and stand beside them in this final fight for equality!
And this notion of loving one another is not a political opinion or a side you choose...it is a fundamental truth. And if you don’t agree with that basic human notion that we are all inherently born with...than You are one of the bad guys. And for some of you, that isn’t Your fault. Some of you were taught by your parents to be scared of people who have a different skin color, because that’s how they were raised by their parents and so on. But the beautiful thing about learning, is that you can Unlearn. You need to take a moment and place yourself in the shoes of your fellow man. Ask yourself how would you feel if the tables were turned?
It is up to each one of us individually to find ways to inspire change now!
Silence is like walking the other way when your best friend is getting beat up by a bully. Do something or say something. Even if you were raised to love one another and know you aren’t racist, there is still a bubble of privilege around you if you are white, especially if you are white and male. Recognize it, know that is indeed a fact...then ask yourself, what are you going to do about it?
Just like we do at the Rock Show, we must all unite together for change. If it’s not ALL hands on deck, change will never come, and history will be doomed to repeat itself.
This country has been tolerating a pro-bully- dinosaur mentality for far too long. It’s time to evolve.
Youth, don’t make the same mistakes your parents did. Don’t fear, hate or discriminate against people who are different from you. And parents, teach your kids not only to love but to be in awe of everyone’s differences.
Because the truth is yes, we are all independently unique but underneath all the petty differences, we are all the same. We are all born, we bleed, we love, we live, and we die. And as far as we know we only get one time around on this ride. So make it count! What did you stand for? When given the choice between spreading love or spreading hate...what did you choose?
And just because some of our leaders in this country choose to ignite hate and dissonance... doesn’t mean that you have to follow them.
Our country is supposed to be Liberty and Justice For ALL. Not Liberty and Justice for “some”.
So, the most PATRIOTIC thing that you can do, is to stand up against those leaders who obviously don’t understand what “We The People” need and deserve.
Spread awareness, and seek out the truth.
I know given the circumstances over the years, voting might seem small, and perhaps hopeless. But that simply is NOT true. Never let anyone make you believe your vote doesn’t count or your voice doesn’t matter. Anyone who says that does not deserve your attention. We can’t give up! We must put all of our collective efforts into changing our leadership.
Just like in Rock n Roll... it’s Better to go all in and risk failure than to not even try!
And it’s not just about change at the White House, it’s about change everywhere, in every single state. Demand it!
We cannot just sit idly by and tolerate this any longer. The more voices that speak up and speak out, the louder we become...and the louder we become, the less the ignorant can ignore us!
I, Lzzy Hale stand with the black members of my human race family. I support you and I love you. We will fight and overcome this once and for all side by side.
And I will continue to be an ally and an advocate for change, equality, peace, and Justice for All.
If you are looking for ways to be proactive
I’ve put up some links on my Facebook page
If I’m missing anything or if anyone wants to chime in please put your links in the comments below my FB post. Don’t fight with trolls, use the space to spread help, love, and awareness.
If you are looking for ways to be proactive during this time
Help the family of George Floyd HERE.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
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