Lastwords - Blog Posts

The haunting last words of the innocent who died at the hands of police officers...their names...and hope. I'm back guys! I know it's been a while, I had a long art block. I couldn't bring myself to create or post anything on my main until I started and finished these two pieces. If you were like me, you were overwhelmed by news coverage of Floyd's death and the deaths of so many others who shouldn't be dead right now. It isn't stopping. As an Asian American myself, we Asians as a whole must let go of our "model minority status". It isn't real, it's just there to further divide us. Let us stand with our fellow humans. This isn't just a "trend". This isn't about politics. This is about human life. I think it's a good time for America as a whole to reflect, and for us to do something about it on a personal as well as on a nationwide level. Ask yourself, what are YOU doing to help? Reflect on how you and your family/friends view and treat others. Sign and share petitions. Call out racist companies and don't support them. Educate yourself about racism, the United States police system, the protests, and legislative bills on congress.gov (I'm still working on educating myself on all of these, I recommend you try too if you haven't already). Remember that change starts with you, and that silence is harmful. Black lives do matter. Credits #lastwords (the phrases in slide one): Shirin Barghi #saytheirnames (names graphic): courtesy of NPR https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCaQy8B8GY/?igshid=1o4l7qv08ever