fear is a liar.

fear is a liar.

Being from Mississippi, it was virtually unavoidable that I would find myself afraid of dark skin. It didn’t take long for that fear to fade after I moved to Atlanta. But along the way I realized that I had been exactly what I never thought I was: racist.

I tell this story to illustrate that fear is a liar. We’re at a point where we must all let go of fear, be honest with ourselves, listen and respect other voices, and do what is right. I’ve taken on an extraordinary new project, and it is what is right.

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