What played out in the “Montgomery Brawl” on 8/5/2023 in Montgomery, Alabama, served as a small-scale example of the broader polarization happening across our country. It illustrates how violent and harmful rascism can cause real harm. But we should not feel powerless. Together, we can resist the backwards march that American society has been making. 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.
