Some of the jazz musicians in the books that I recently have
been reading fled this country for Europe to escape the inherent racism that
makes up America. Racism has been a part of this country since its creation,
beginning with the treatment of the Native people. I am happy to see that
America has been starting to examine itself more closely. There is still much
more that needs to be acknowledged. I am hoping that the protests and the
recognition of America’s past and of the actions of the police (which mirror
the actions of the American military in the 19th century) will bring
about change in this country, beginning with the election in November.
