Ofelia Reflections: White Anarchy in Seattle Streets

As I listened to the Ofelia Reflections I thought how wonderful it would be to have a group of women around me of this caliber. I am not spiritual by any stretch of the imagination but this was something different and incredibly self-reflective. As the different members spoke I wondered about our stewardship to the planet and how horribly wrong it has gone. For example, as I set here writing, tI am listening to the new about a here is a protest in downtown Seattle. Mayor Jenny Durkan is announcing a curfew starting at 5 p.m. both today, Saturday, and tomorrow, Sunday because of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

I remember so many other civil rights protests, burning, fear of the police, particularly the LAPD; and so much misinformation over the airwaves and social media during my lifetime. Through the years I saw Angela Davis run for her life, Black Panthers killed by the Military Complex (Police & Guard). I rode through Watts after it was burned down in the 60's. I have viewed other civil rights burnings, killings and lately white male anarchy caused by this Presidency. It is in full view tonight. This is the I want change. I came into this world gendered and coded female.  I want change.  I want my biracial grandchildren to grow up safe and go to College. I want change. And above all, I want to live to sit in your classes and discuss John Berry's theory of acculturation which speaks to ideas of Integration, Assimilation, Separation, and Marginalization   We are trapped within our own minds.  I want something better for my family, my friends and those that struggle with life.