'Kneeling has become a mockery... Kneeling on George Floyd's neck is what killed him.'
"In my wildest dreams, they would all march with us without risk of punishment, in the same way that if the whole class walks out of school, no one gets detention for it," Keke wrote."If enough of them felt moved to do this, it would offer so much inspiration and impact the movement in such a meaningful way," she explained.
She went on to say that she took issue with the fact that the officer said his job was to"protect the businesses" and buildings in the area."In that moment, I wasn’t thinking about who may or may not touch a building; I was thinking about how we’re out here, fighting for a call to protect human lives," KekeAnd she also explained why kneeling, for her, is not enough.Kneeling has become a mockery of sorts. Kneeling on George Floyd’s neck is what killed him.
Keke concluded the column by addressing those who aren't willing to stand up and actively fight against racism and police brutality.She explained:"I’m a big believer that your fight is specific to you, and it must come from a real place or it simply will not work. I can’t ask anyone to do what they aren’t willing to do."
"However, I do ask everyone to ask themselves a question: 'Where do I draw the line?'" Keke said."Because if not now, then when?"
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