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From YouTube: Fifth Annual First African Landing Day 2023 Part 2
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From VRJA:
Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.
This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.
The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance’s establishment of First African Landing Day was inspired by the creation of the 400 Year African American History Commission and the 1619 Project. Governor Philip B. Scott’s supporting Proclamation encourages Vermonters to “…expand understanding and appreciation of the significance of the arrival of Africans in the United States and the contributions of African Americans in the United States.” The Governor has proclaimed that the 4th Saturday of August “shall be henceforth recognized and Commemorated as First African Landing Day in Vermont”.
For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org
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A
We
Gather
not
only
as
individuals
but
as
a
community
Bound
by
shared
history
and
an
unwavering
commitment
to
Justice
equality
and
equity.
Our
ancestors,
those
who
walk
through
fire,
endured
unimaginable
hardships
and
face
the
cruel
reality
of
systemic
oppression,
and
they
did
not
just
simply
survive.
They
fought
with
steadfast
determination
for
the
for
a
better
future.
They
fought
not
just
for
themselves
but
for
us
for
Generations
yet
to
come.
A
We
are
beneficiaries
of
their
resilience,
their
sacrifices
and
their
courage.
Their
Battle
Scars
have
become
the
foundations
upon
which
we
build
our
lives.
Today,
as
we
step
into
the
opportunities
that
were
hard,
fought
and
won,
we
must
remember
that
their
struggles
were
not
a
solitary
Endeavor.
It
was
a
collective
effort
that
extended
Beyond
time
and
place.
The
question
we
must
ask
ourselves
is
not
whether
we
have
an
obligation
to
our
ancestors,
but
how
we
fulfill
that
obligation
in
a
meaningful
and
impactful
way.
A
We
owe
it
to
the
21st
applicants
arriving
in
the
new
Virginia
colony
and
Tony
Isabel
William,
Angela,
Anthony,
Francis,
Margaret,
Anthony,
John,
Edward,
Anthony
and
others
who
names
are
not
yet
known.
Despite
enduring
centuries
of
systemic
oppression,
discrimination
and
inequality,
black
individuals
have
continuously
found
the
strength
to
overcome,
to
persevere
and
to
forge
a
path
forward.
A
The
resilience
that
has
been
handed
down
through
generations
is
not
just
quality
but
a
legacy.
A
legacy
of
standing
up
against
Injustice
of
never
losing
sight
of
the
ultimate
gold
and
end
up
pushing
the
boundaries
of
what
is
possible
and
deserved,
and
then
even
then
emerging
stronger,
wiser
and
yes,
everybody
Unbreakable
our
journey
has
never
been
a
smooth
past.
It
has
been
marked
by
obstacles,
Prejudice
and
systemic
barriers
that
sought
to
hold
us
back.
A
A
A
We
must
remember
that
our
struggles
do
not
Define
us.
It's
our
response
to
those
struggles
that
shape
our
Legacy
in
a
world
that
often
seeks
to
undermine
our
worth.
Our
success
becomes
our
greatest
defiance
every
achievement,
every
Milestone
Bears
witness
to
our
strength
and
our
courage.
When
we
overcome
adversity
we
prove
not
just
to
the
world
but
to
ourselves
that
we
are
Limitless.
A
A
So
my
dear
friends,
my
brothers
and
sisters,
let
us
embrace
the
challenges
with
the
understanding
that
we
are
Stepping
Stones
to
our
greatness.
Let
us
March
forward
not
with
the
weight
of
our
past,
but
with
the
momentum
of
our
potential.
Let
us
remember
that
every
step
we
take
is
a
step
towards
rewriting
The
Narrative,
towards
shattering
ceilings
and
towards
building
a
legacy
that
generations
to
come
will
proudly
carry.
A
As
we
navigate
this
journey,
let
resilience
perseverance
and
Faith
be
our
Anthem,
our
guiding
life.
We
are
not
victims,
hey,
hey,
hey,
we
are
victors,
but
let
us
not
forget
that
the
journey
is
far
from
over.
While
progress
has
been
made,
the
struggle
for
True
equality
and
Equity
continues,
and
it
is
in
this
ongoing
struggle.
We
must
make
sure
that
the
experiences
of
the
black
community
continues
to
shine
brightly.
The
challenges
May
evolve,
but
the
strength
to
face
them
head
on
remains
as
unyielding
as
ever.
We
must
fight
now.
A
As
those
who
came
before
us
fought,
then
we
stand
at
the
crossroads
of
History
a
pivotal
moment
where
our
Collective
efforts
can
shake
and
reshape
the
course
of
our
society.
It
is
a
call
to
action,
a
summons,
to
address
suppressing
issues
of
equity
Liberation
for
those
who
have
historically
been
marginalized,
silenced
and
underserve,
and
yes,
and
even
murdered
far
too
long.
Our
world
has
perpetuated
systems
that
have
kept
entire
communities
in
the
shadows.
Discrimination,
Prejudice
and
structural
inequalities
have
denied
Black
Folk
the
opportunity
they
deserve,
eroding
the
very
Foundation
of
justice
and
fairness.
A
A
B
A
Our
call
to
action
is
a
commitment
to
educating
ourselves
and
others
is
a
pledge
to
confront
not
just
the
biases
of
others
but
our
own
as
well,
and
to
confront
the
uncomfortable
truths,
truths
that
have
perpetuated
systemic
injustices.
It's
about
Building
Bridges,
forming
alliances
across
communities
uniting
under
a
shared
Vision
that
we
are
worthy
and
that
we
deserve
and
want
better.
A
We
are
viewed
by
the
knowledge
that
our
actions
today
will
shape
the
world
our
children
inherit
tomorrow
is
a
world
where
Equity
is
not
an
idealistic
notion,
but
a
fundamental
right.
It
is
a
world
where
Liberation
is
not
a
distant
dream,
but
a
lived
experience
for
all
to
answer
this
call
to
action.
We
must
roll
up
our
sleeves
and
work
collectively
to
implement
change
and
raise
our
children
to
do
the
same,
raise
our
children
to
do
the
same
Vermont
and
Beyond.
A
Let's
support
organizations
that
champion
Equity
advocate
for
policy
change
and
promote
diversity
and
inclusion
in
every
sector.
Let
us
Foster
conversations
that
challenge
norms
and
lead
to
change.
Let's
vote
my
people.
Let's
vote
my
people,
let's
be
active
bystanders,
so
we
can
say
not
on
our
watch.
A
Each
set
we
take
towards
one
is
a
step
closer
to
the
other.
Let
us
remember
that
the
Legacy
we
leave
will
be
measured,
not
only
by
our
words
but
by
our
actions.
The
time
to
act
is
now.
Let
us
stand
shoulder
to
shoulder
United
by
our
shared
humanity
and
our
commitment
to
building
a
Beloved
Community
through
the
fire.
That's
deepened
our
faith
and
still
within
us,
unwavering
optimism
and
hope,
and
indeed
these
sacrifices
have
yielded
results.
Beyond
our
oldest
dreams,
Beyond,
those
who
arrived
more
than
400
years
ago,
the
fire.
A
The
struggle
has
propelled
us
to
imaginable
levels
of
Excellence,
from
political
leaders
to
trailblazing
artists
from
groundbreaking
scientists
to
Innovative
entrepreneurs.
We
have
demonstrated
time
and
time
again
that
Excellence
is
our
standard,
our
Legacy,
our
gift
to
the
world.
Through
the
fire.
We
have
forged
bonds
of
unity
and
solidarity
that
has
transcended
transcended,
time
and
distance.
So
as
we
reflect
on
the
scene,
let
us
be
reminded
that
the
fire
has
not
consumed
us.
A
It
has
ignited
our
spirits.
Let
us
be
inspired
by
the
generations
before
us
who
have
faced
the
flames
and
emerged
as
a
Beacon
of
Hope
Let
Us
carry
forward
their
legacy
with
a
renewed
commitment
to
action
to
Excellence
and
to
creating
a
world
where
we
all
can
flourish
through
the
fire.
We
find
our
strength
through
the
fire.
We
discover
our
purpose
through
the
fire.
We
rise,
We
rise
and
we
rise.
A
Let
us
continue
to
rise
together,
Illuminating
the
path
towards
Justice
equity
and
a
brighter
future
for
all
so
amplify
their
voices,
lift
up
their
stories
to
ensure
the
Antoni
Isabel
William
Angela,
Anthony,
Francis,
Margaret,
Anthony,
John
Edward
Anthony
sacrifices
are
never
forgotten.
We
must
be
guardians
of
their
dreams,
the
torch
bearers
of
their
aspirations
and
the
embodiment
of
their
Hope
and
Faith.
We
have
a
responsibility
to
carry
forward
that
torch
of
progress
that
they
and
others
ignite
it
to
Champion
the
causes
and
to
dismantle
the
structures
of
Injustice
that
persists.
A
C
D
A
Open
the
doors
Foster's
faces
will
brilliancy
of
every
individual
can
Shine
without
the
shadow
of
Isis.
Let
us
engage
in
dialogue
that
challenge
the
status
quo
and
promote
understanding,
understanding,
unity
and
empathy.
Let
us
engage
in
activism
that
transcends
borders
and
ensures
that
rights
will
behold
dear
or
not
just
privileges
for
a
few
but
guaranteed
for
all
of
us.
Our
obligations
to
our
ancestors
is
not
a
burden.
It's
an
honor.
A
It's
a
call
to
continue
the
journey
they
embarked
upon
to
pursue
the
dreams
they
dare
to
dream
and
to
build
a
world
where
Equity,
where
equality
is
not
just
a
distant
ideal
but
an
everyday
reality
that
equals
up
to
equity
and
the
immortal
words
Amaya
Angelou
I
come
as
one
but
I
stand
as
ten
thousand
each
one
of
us
carries
within
the
strength
within
the
strength
of
countless
ancestors
who
paved
the
way.
Let
us
embrace
our
responsibility
with
humility
and
determination,
knowing
that
by
doing
so,
we
continue
their
legacy
of
resilience
and
progress.
A
We
Gather
under
this
Banner
the
scene
that
encapsulates
the
essence
of
black
experience
through
the
fire.
It
resonates
deeply
within
black
folks
hearts
around
the
world.
As
it
symbolizes,
our
remarkable
ability
did
I
say:
rise,
We
rise
in
the
face
of
adversity,
so
let's
celebrate
the
journey
from
1619
to
now
a
journey
that
embodies
the
Triumph
of
human
Spirit,
the
power
of
unity
and
the
hope
for
a
brighter
tomorrow.
A
Let
us
honor
the
sacrifices
and
victories
the
struggles
and
the
achievements,
and
let
us
be
inspired
to
continue
this
Legacy
of
resilience
in
our
own
lives
and
in
our
own
Collective
efforts
to
create
a
more
just
Equitable
world
and
remember,
while
doing
so
the
words
of
Malcolm
X.
Thank
you,
black
women.
Thank
you,
brown.
Women.
Thank
you
for
birthing
us.
We
honor
you
I!
Thank
you
for
Dorothy
May,
heading
I.
Thank
you
for
Romel
Grand.
Thank
you
for
birthing
us.
This
is
for
the
undeniable.
A
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
F
F
F
F
G
F
F
These
tables
this
is
the
massage
station
I
heard
I
was
down
over
there
in
the
home
base
and
I
heard
that
there's
a
massage
station
over
here.
So
I
came
down
to
look
and
I
saw
one
of
my
fellow
moms
were
over
here,
just
getting
a
back
massage
but
yeah,
basically,
just
relax
chill
stay
by
the
pond.
Relax
and
just
yeah
get
a
massage.
H
Hello,
everyone,
I'm
Maria
I'm
known
in
the
community
and
I'm
here
doing
this
wonderful
event
that
they're
having
at
the
African
Landing
day
I'm
here
I'm
at
a
station,
that's
focused
on
Wellness
and
the
best
part
about
it.
Is
you
come
here
stiff
you
leave
here,
relaxed
so
being
in
this
environment,
with
the
youths
enjoying
the
knowledge
of
today
is
a
wonderful
thing
and
I
enjoyed
my
massage
greatly.
I
J
K
Hey:
what's
up
everybody
how's
it
going.
My
name
is
Kevin
Cherry
I'm
down
here
at
this
African
First
Landing
day,
I
came
down
here
to
help
organize
the
event,
putting
tables
around
making
sure
everybody's
comfortable,
giving
people
rides
with
our
van
if
need
be,
and
we're
just
out
here
having
a
good
time
eating
some
good
food
enjoying
us
a
lot
of
good
culture
out
here.
You
know
and
keeping
it
keeping
it
up
and
never
down.
Yeah.
L
N
M
M
N
O
O
O
K
K
O
D
O
P
K
We
got
a
little
bit
of
rain,
but
we
dodged
most
of
it
looked
like
and
but
guess
what
this
rain
part
of
my
language.
This
way
wasn't
gonna
stop
anyway,
yeah.
We
hope
we
had
to
have
a
good
time.
Positivity,
you
know,
make
sure
y'all
check
out
some
of
these
venues.
I
just
got
some
nice
errands
from
over
in
the
back
a
couple
of
things
from
over
here
so
make
sure
y'all
checking
everything
out
and
you
know,
enjoying
ourselves.
O
Q
Q
Q
I
move
I
move
at
a
paycheck,
both
find
awkward
doing
my
singing.
Why
should
I
stop
it?
Haters,
Gonna
Hate,
of
course,
they'll
knock
it.
The
jealousy
and
envy
is
part
of
their
logic.
All
I
want
is
to
be
taking
my
dreams,
be
the
best
soul
over
legendary
beats
and
make
sure
forever.
That's
the
world
remembers
me.
They
say
wait
time,
but
I'd
rather
make
a
wick
while
I
go
ahead,
no
choice,
but
to
get
what's
going
on
I've
been
waiting
for
a
long
time.
Q
Q
C
R
Q
Q
Q
E
Q
L
S
S
E
Q
Q
S
Q
S
S
Q
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that,
while
we're
all
here
enjoying
each
other's
time
and
enjoying
the
festivities
that
you
do
make
sure
you
sign
up
over
there,
so
you
get
the
announcements
you
get
all
of
the
notifications
for
the
Vermont
racial
Justice
Alliance
and
stay
in
tune
with
what
we
have
going
on
in
the
community.
Obviously
check
out
all
the
amazing
tents.
Some
are
there
for
support.
If
you
need
it-
and
there
are
some
vendors
who
are
out
here-
selling
some
things
as
well,
so
check
everybody
out.
P
T
Oh,
oh,
yes,
yes,
yeah,
okay,
I'll
I'll,
go
I'll!
Go
through
that!
So
I
worked
with
some
kids.
Today
we
did
a
little
yoga.
It
was
a
open
house
event.
Anybody
could
do
yoga
who
wanted
to
roll
on
up
and
I
happen
to
have
a
lot
of
kids
with
me
today
on
their
mat.
So
that
was
super
awesome
to
be
able
to
share
yoga
with
a
younger
generation
of
people
who
are
figuring
out
what
it
feels
like
to
move
in
their
body
in
space
throughout
the
world.
U
U
You
can
still
treat
your
body
to
something
good,
so
everybody
came
out
and
full
dried.
They
suffering
this
abolishment
for
slavery,
African
Landing
the
first
day.
I
think
that
this
is
a
great
thing
that
the
Richard
Kim
Center,
that
Mark
Hughes,
is
doing.
Mark,
Hughes
and
Christine
is
two
beautiful,
loving
persons
and
I'm
thinking
the
most
high
for
using
them
to
bringing
this
together.
Because
Vermont
needs
this.
We
need
each
other.
We
need
to
love
each
other
and
care
for
each
other.
U
W
Name
is
Martha
Kemp
and
I
am
here
as
a
vendor
selling
some
jewelry
that
I
make
by
hand
and
I'm
also
the
daughter,
the
second
daughter
of
Richard
Kemp
of
the
Richard
Kemp
Center
in
Burlington.
So
if
you
haven't
been
there,
you
should
really
check
it
out
and
also
I
would
like
to
say
that
my
brother-in-law
and
my
sister
were
responsible
for
putting
on
this
this
event
with
their
staff
and
it's
an
amazing
job.
This
year,
I
was
here
last
year
too,
and
this
is
just
it's.
It's
like.
V
V
V
V
V
Thank
you,
yeah
I'm
gonna
have
a
little
fun
here
with
myself
here.
You
know:
I've
been
working
on
a
little
acoustic
album
here
that
I'm
going
to
be
having
coming
out
in
a
few
months.
So
you
guys
look
for
it.
It's
just
going
to
be
called
Truth
or
do
a
shuffle
and
I'd
like
to
give
you
some.
This
is
a
song
I've
never
played
before
anyone,
and
it's
just
a
beautiful
song.
V
O
V
V
V
V
V
We
really
truly
are
the
Israelites
of
America,
just
like
in
the
days
of
Egypt,
you
know
and
now
we're
the
ones
that
have
to
carry
the
banter
and
carry
the
torch.
So
I
want
to
dedicate
this
to
everyone
all
those,
especially
who
are
descendants
and
all
those
who
are
Israelites,
because
this
is
the
plight
of
what
most
men
go
through
in
America.
V
V
V
V
V
R
V
Now
I'm
gonna
have
a
little
fun
I'm
all
relaxed.
Now
you
know
hey,
you
know
so.
I
want
to
give
you
another
one.
This
is
like
this
song
is
kind
of
a
I
hope
you
enjoyed
this,
it's
a
story,
it's
a
story
and
it's
it's
based
on
something
that
happened
at
the
old
blues,
Club
down
in
Chicago,
so
I
hope
you
enjoy
this
and
you'll
love
the
name
of
the
title.
V
V
V
V
V
Oh
being
hit
the
floor
after
drinking
some
jack
grab,
Lucy's
arm
and
pull
them
back.
A
damn
partner
got
in
the
way
being
fists
impacted
back
to
the
space
partner
through
a
punch
back
and
all
being
reached
for
his
sack
the
crowd
and
the
Band
hits
the
deck.
That's
being
shot
the
man
in
the
net,
and
it
was
something
everybody
saw
now
old
beans
running
from
the
law.
Yeah.
That
is
a
mess,
and
now
it's
gonna
be
sunny.
V
Now
it's
gonna
be
some
you
don't
start
no
mess,
then
it
won't
be
no.
The
cops
caught
being
at
the
stay.
The
line
rap
set
The
Bloodhounds
in
cornered
him
into
swamp
now,
beans,
doing
20
to
life
and
Lucy
will
never
be
his
wife.
As
for
Lucy,
she
lives
on
having
fun
on
the
same
Dance
Floor.
You
don't
starve
no
mess
and
it
won't
be,
none,
don't
size,
don't
mess
and
it
won't
be
none.
V
C
I
So
my
name
is
Ishmael
Ahmed
I'm
here,
because
I
come
out
of
the
diaspora.
My
father
was
an
ovum
and
a
woman
who
was
once
a
Slave,
somehow
I
end
up
in
Vermont,
and
they
have
the
ability
to
gather
with
other
folks
that
came
from
that
experience
and
in
community
is
incredible.
So
I
do
my
best
to
help
when
and
where
I
can
and
how
I
can,
and
it's
good
to
be
here.
D
So
at
the
beginning
of
where
we
started
today,
I
asked
for
your
undivided
attention.
There
are
people
out
at
the
cars
right
now
who
are
talking.
I
would
ask
you
kindly
to
stop
right
now.
There
are
folks
who
are
out
in
the
parking
lot
right
now.
I'd
ask
you
to
come
back
in
for
a
minute,
because
this
is
the
commemoration.
D
D
If
you
choose
to
stay
in
the
parking
lot,
that's
fine
but
I'm,
inviting
you
in
please
if
you
could
come
in
and
for
those
who
are
in
the
back,
if
you
want
to
just
come
up
for
a
minute,
because
what
what
we're
doing
what
we've
come
to
do
so
very
important,
it's
so
very
important,
not
just
for
for
us
as
black
folks,
but
also
for
all
folks,
so
I
want
you.
Just
just
give
me
just
a
few
minutes
of
your
time.
D
D
D
You,
black
folks,
are
a
powerful
people.
That
is
the
story
of
this
commemoration
and
as
we
as
black
folks
as
we
stand
United
and
recognized
in
a
profound
impacts
of
our
struggles
throughout
history.
Our
journey
has
been
marked
by
unyielding,
determination,
courage
and
unbreakable
spirit
that
has
propelled
us
forward.
D
D
Never
and,
as
we
conclude
today,
our
ancestors
with
their
unwavering
faith
and
resilience,
they
paved
the
way
of
our
progress.
They
fought
for
our
freedom,
risking
everything
to
forge
a
path
to
liberation,
their
sacrifices,
their
blood
and
their
tears.
Why
did
the
seeds
of
change
that
continue
to
grow
within
us
today?
D
D
We
carry
their
legacy
with
us,
knowing
that
our
strength
flows
through
our
veins,
their
resilience
courses
to
our
hearts,
reminding
us
that
we
too
have
the
power
to
overcome
any
obstacle.
That's
in
our
path
from
generations
and
generation,
the
torch
of
Hope
has
been
passed
down,
lighting
the
way
for
us
to
March
forward
Bobby,
and
are
you
the
vibrant
and
resilient
Souls
who
carry
the
promise
of
a
brighter
tomorrow
day,
embody
the
strength
and
potential
of
our
community?
D
They
bear
witness
to
our
history
and
their
shoulders
are
touched
by
the
struggles
we
have
faced,
but
they
they
do
not
falter.
Instead,
they
stand
tall
fused
with
by
the
fire
that
burns
within
them.
They
are
The
Architects
of
our
future,
the
ones
who
will
continue
to
fight.
They
will
continue
the
fight
for
justice
and
equality.
D
We
are
not
alone
in
this
journey.
We
are
a
collective
Force
bound
together
by
the
threads
of
shared
history
and
the
hope
of
a
better
future
through
the
fire.
We
emerge
as
Warriors
fighting
for
justice,
equality
and
a
world
in
which
we're
not
just
here
to
survive,
but
we
are
here
to
thrive
in
in
our
pursuit
of
a
brighter.
Tomorrow
we
stand
unwavering
and
undeterred.
We
March
forward
with
the
conviction
that
the
moral
Arc
of
the
universe,
it
does
Bend
toward
Justice,
and
it
is
our
duty
to
shape
that
Ark
with
our
unwavering
determination.
D
We
are
not
stuck
in
the
heat,
we
may
be
purged,
we
may
be
refined,
we
may
be
purified,
but
at
the
end
of
the
day
we
are
not
getting
stuck
in
the
fire
y'all.
We
are
going
through
the
fire.
We
are
a
testament
to
the
power
of
the
resilience,
the
beauty
of
unity
and
the
bound
and
strength
that
resides
within
each
and
every
one
of
us.
D
D
I'm
gonna
I'm
gonna
give
a
shout
out
to
the
full
staff
of
the
Vermont
racial
Justice,
Alliance
and
Our
Community,
Partners
and
friends,
who
sat
with
us
tirelessly
and
painstakingly
to
put
this
program
together.
If
I'm
talking
about
you
just
wave
a
hand
just
wave
at
somebody,
you
better
wave
just
wave
at
somebody
and
I
want
to
thank
the
NFL
folks
who
who
hosted
this,
who
who
they
provided
this
this
facility
gratitis
for
the
last
four
years,
so
they
they
have
been
very
good
to
us,
give
it
up
give
it
up,
give
it
up.
D
Taking
my
DJ
special
shout
out
to
Antoinette
my
MC
who's.
Also,
a
rapper
in
the
house
saying:
there's
not
there's
not
enough
words.
I
can
say
about
Bobby
Hackney
who's.
Right
here
in
front
of
me
is
blowing
my
mind.
Body
Hackney
is
right.
Come
on
body
body
happens
right
here.
Okay,
so
please
don't
leave
I'm
gonna
talk
to
you
before
you
go
and
and
a
happy
family
of
just
that,
just
a
whole
crew,
all
of
y'all
all
of
y'all.
D
D
Here
my
wife,
the
Kim
house,
has
been
here
since
73.,
so
there's
a
lot
of
old
black
folk
up
in
here,
Bobby
I
know
you
go
way
back
with
Christine
right
right
and
Keith
and
Keith
too
I'm
gonna,
say
his
name
loud
I'm,
gonna,
say
his
name
loud
Keys
too.
We
love
them.
We
love
them
yeah,
we
love
them.
So
so
again,
this
has
been.
This
has
been
great.
It's
been
amazing
and
I.
D
How
many
people
believe
that
I
said
when
you
take
the
data
and
you
add
the
real
history
with
it?
You
don't
have
critical
race
Theory
anymore.
You
know
what
you
have
systemic
racism,
a
legacy
of
slavery.
That's
what
we're
here
for
right
to
eradicate
it.
So
you'll
see
some
of
the
work
that
we're
doing
we're
late
and
getting
stuff
up
for
September,
because
we're
so
busy
getting
this
together,
but
you'll
see
a
lot
of
the
stuff.
D
I
want
to
give
a
special
shout
out
to
the
Richard
Kemp
Center,
which
we've
created
as
a
result
of
this
work
in
the
community.
Richard
Camp,
oh
my
God,
don't
get
me
started
the
the
1619
I'm
gonna.
Tell
you
a
story
about
Richard
one
of
these
days.
Not
today
the
1619
traveling
exhibit
everybody
say
hi
to
Robin
Lloyd
Robin
Lloyd
is
in
the
house
right
here,
one
of
the
biggest
acts
to
this
in
our
community.
My
white
sister
right
here
in
the
front
with
this
King
I'm,
not
playing
with
you.
D
This
is
Robin
Lloyd.
Okay,
yes,
talk
about
activism.
She'll
hit
somebody
with
that
thing.
Okay,
I
love.
You
Robin
good
to
see.
You
I
want
to
talk
to
you
a
little
bit
about
the
1619
traveling
exam
exhibit
it
is
in
the
Richard
Kim
center
right
now.
What
does
that
mean?
It's
the
fifth
time
that
it
came
here.
Where
did
it
come
from
I'm
glad
you
asked
Point
Comfort.
D
It
came
from
the
same
place
where
the
White
Lion
landed
in
1619.
It's
the
it
is
the
Hampton
Museum
there
in
Hampton
Virginia.
That
is
where
the
traveling
exhibit
comes
from
the
1619.
It
did
it.
It
is
in
the
Richard
Kemp
center
right
now.
So
we
closed,
but
we're
going
to
open,
it'll
be
open
back
up.
You
might
want
to
stop
being
like
on
Monday
I'll.
Put
some
hours
out
on
some
social
media
we'll
have
that
for
maybe
another
two
weeks.
This
is
the
fifth
time
that
we've
had
this
traveling,
exhibit
here.
D
Okay
in
in
the
the
this,
and
take
this
with
you,
the
challenging
thing
about
that
is,
since
you
didn't
know,
think
about
it.
You
didn't
know
that
vast
majority
of
people
who
are
in
here
we
had
that
thing
here
five
years
and
for
some
odd
reason
we
can't
we
can't
seem
to
break
through
the
noise
to
get
you
to
know
that
the
traveling
exhibit
for
1619
is
here.
D
D
What
I'm
telling
you
in
terms
of
what
this
is
all
about?
What
1619
is
all
about
youth
they're,
not
teaching
you
this
in
school
Christina.
You
you've
been
with
us
for
six
seven
weeks,
yeah
yeah.
She
said
yeah
they're,
not
teaching
our
youthist
in
school,
but
we
don't
have
to
fight
with
the
school
for
the
rest
of
all
eternity
because
we
can
teach
our
children
at
home.
D
Can't
we
I'm
not
saying
we
don't
fight
with
the
schools
I'm
on
the
tangent,
but
let
me
go
what
I'm
saying
is
is
it
is?
It
is
not
solely
the
school's
responsibility
to
teach
your
children,
we
can
teach
our
children
at
home.
We
can
teach
them
at
the
Richard
Kim
Center.
We
could
teach
them
right
here.
We
are
teaching
them
right
now.
D
So,
as
we
tell
these
stories
as
we
move
on
into
this
next
year,
let's
get
better
about
that.
Let's
get
better
about
coming
together
and
when
somebody
say
eradicating
systemic
racism
show
up,
don't
just
don't
just
show
up
for
the
party
or
the
good
time
or
the
Electric
Slide,
but
but
show
up
when
we're
doing.
D
The
work
show
up
when
we're
doing
the
works.
I
want
to
encourage
everybody
and
I.
Don't
I,
don't
want
you
to
leave
here.
Discouraged
I
want
you
to
leave
on
a
good
note,
but
you
get
to
decide
what
notes
you
leave
on
greet.
Somebody
as
you
leave
talk
to
somebody
that
you
don't
know
say
hi
to
somebody
lift
up
somebody
as
you
leave
today.
D
We've
got
to
come
together.
Unity
is
the
message
today
we
can.
Some
people
are
going
to
feel
uncomfortable
about
the
work
that
we're
doing.
Some
people
are
not
going
to
know
how
to
do
this.
We
need
to
come
together.
We
need
to
Each
one
teach
one
I'm
so
glad
that
everybody
came
out.
Thank
you
so
much
for
so
much
time
that
you've
just
given
me,
you
just
made
a
huge
investment
right
now.
Thank
you
for
stopping
what
you
were
doing.
Thank
you
for
listening
to
me.
God
bless
you
all.