Abdullahi Abdulle’s Post

On this #Juneteenth, I am reflecting on the long road ahead toward collective liberation and prosperity for our communities. For those of us who engage with underserved and overburdened communities, it's important that we read the room and stay flexible before jumping into prepared agendas and action items. Many communities are hurting, feeling targeted, and demonized. Others are watching the ever-worsening political landscape and wondering where we even go from here. While we don’t have easy solutions, we can do something. We can be human. We can make space for these realities, even when they are not part of our written agendas. We can empathize with our communities. We can let them speak and listen attentively. This may not be much, but it is what is on my heart today. How are you holding space for your community today? Humanize MN #HappyJuneteenth #CollectiveLiberation Image credit: University of Maryland, Baltimore