What played out in the “Montgomery Brawl”in Montgomery, Alabama, serves as a small-scale example of the broader polarization happening across our country. It illustrates the violence and harmfulness of rascism and how it can cause real harm, and also a reminder that we should not feel powerless, knowing that we are always stronger when we united as a people. But this is a task that requires us all to commit to stand together, particularly when it comes to protecting eachother. It requires us to make a lifelong commitment to learning and unlearning, even when it’s uncomfortable — especially when it’s uncomfortable.
