Dear Readers,
I hope this message finds you well. These recent weeks have felt like a nonstop onslaught of traumatic events and yet, we are expected to carry on with our normal responsibilities like nothing is wrong. The recent attacks on our community by ICE and seeing the military deployed against US citizens has brought a new level of unease to our community. We are working as a Club and collaborating with groups like West Los Respuesta Rapida (Rapid Response) to ensure we can provide as much information to our members and community as we can.
The nonstop activism can take a great toll on our mental health and we often neglect it as we continue to fight for others. I find that being in spaces with other activists sharing the same struggle helps ease those overwhelming feelings.
I want to invite you to one of those healing spaces for our annual barbecue potluck this 4th of July. The celebratory feelings may not be too strong right now but having fun with friends in a safe space is the spark we need to keep the revolutionary spirit alive.
I hope you and your family will be able to join us this Friday from 12pm-3pm in Blanco Park.
Feel free to bring a dish or just bring yourself. We look forward to seeing you!
Stay well, stay vigilant, and continue to stand up to injustice!
Jeanna Harris, President