Let’s not just get back to normal. Let’s get better!
Protest, like the vote, is a foundational right of all Americans.
At this critical time, we share some words from participants in past TCG events:
“We must continue to teach the way of peace, the way of love, the philosophy and the discipline of non-violence., And never, ever give up on any of our brothers and sisters. We’re one people; we’re one family. “
-Rep. John Lewis
“This is not the time for us to lecture. It is time for us to listen. It is time for America to examine our tragic failures -- and as we do, we will also see some of our redeeming strengths.”
-President George W. Bush
“Every step of progress in this country, every expansion of freedom, every expression of our deepest ideals have been won through efforts that made the status quo uncomfortable. And we should all be thankful for folks who are willing, in a peaceful, disciplined way, to be out there making a difference.”
- President Barack Obama
When you listen to what’s beneath the rage, the destruction, the pain, you can clearly hear a whole people saying, “We are equal to you in every way. Why are our lives not worth the same as yours. In this America?”
-Mark Ruffalo
"While no one should ever condone the violence, vandalism, and looting that has exploded across our city streets, neither should anyone lose sight of the larger and deeper concerns about institutional racism that have ignited this rage.”
