Vangie WilliamsCompte certifié

We can't force someone to listen. This week, the Black Lives Matter movement has taken another step. These peaceful protesters have been coming out across the U.S. and around the world. Thousands of people standing in solidarity and even the unfortunate antagonizers.

The conversation is back and many people are trying to listen. But not everyone. Too many people aren't listening. We have leaders, people with power, who are turning their heads, staying silent, and even rolling their eyes. People who feel bad who won't speak.

Members of our society and government that may feel sympathetic, but won't be part of the change. Willing to cast a vote because they know it's right but they aren't willing to hear why that vote needs to be cast again and again.

I like to believe people know the difference between right and wrong, but that is not synonymous with learning versus willful ignorance. Voters have the ability to push the ball and start true change. A change that matters and saves lives.