We will be blogging individual articles from The League Line, our quarterly newsletter
Link to Fall 2020 edition: http://bredl.org/theleagueline/Fall2020.pdf
By Renee Cail
As we
continue our quest for environmental justice, I had to stop and reflect as we
cope with a pandemic that has killed thousands of people worldwide. I thought
about our strategizing, our hard work, our frustrations, and our time spent
away from our families. I have heard comments about the “New Normal”, but is it
normal? We are zooming daily without the
in-person face to face contact, computers doing their own thing, our eyes tired
from researching and learning new innovative methodologies.
As we sit
at home dodging COVID-19, facing concerns for the wellbeing of those we love,
some often wonder, are we going to be all right? Our children, grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, strangers, leaders, essential workers and
the like seem to be struggling to survive in a climate of uncertainty.
Our
planet, our environment, that darn climate change. Everyone is affected whether
they deny it or not. Since many of us are hunkered down, we have time to think
about ways to enhance our lives and the lives of others. Yes, we are all
interconnected whether we want to be or not. We cry, we sing, we dance, we
talk, we fuss and most of us genuinely seek a better world. As for the profit
conglomerates, I hope they will see the damage they are imparting to the world.
As I
think of my co-workers and BREDL staff, those we are joining and those joining
us, we have much to do. I believe that with the adversity we face, we will see
there is certainly light at the end of the tunnel. Your good work will lend
itself to awesome and unforgettable legacies, your tears and smiles will live
on for centuries to come. Your spirited tenacious journey is such an
inspiration to so many. Always remember, activists do not quit, they thrive.
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