We Gather 2 Listen

Please read. This is the personal account of a white man in southern rural Georgia - who decided to take a stand against racism... and wore a BLM hat for a week...... **THE MOST RACIST WEEK OF MY LIFE: ** I work for a beer company I’ve been delivering for 7+ years I run a route that consist of Pooler, Rincon, Springfield, Guyton, and Port Wenworth. All of these places are in southern rural Georgia. This week I decided to take a stand with my fellow American brothers and sisters against racism. I have never felt as much hate, fear, anxiety, and disbelief since I started here. My Black and Indian customers loved it. Many of my white customers showed me nothing but hatred and disgust. I have been followed all week, I was kicked out of a store for the first time ever, and had customers openly refer to Mein Kampf and death to the Blacks. My Friday’s are usually my best day but not today. At my third stop today I had first ever run I with a Klan member. He stood very close to me and my black assistant with hatred in his eyes. I didn’t realize what he was until he walked away wearing a jacket with a huge Blood Drop Cross. I continued my day 2 stops later a firefighter came and stood at the back of my truck. He followed me to the door with my pallet of beer just standing and talking on his radio.He did this for the next 3 stops. I was concerned and scared but I just keep working. At my last stop today I was rolling beer into the cooler and a man in full army fatigues, a bucket hat, and sunglasses ran in a stood about 2 feet away with his hand in pocket. Not one white person said anything about my hat all week, but I could feel their hatred. It was sickening and scary how much they hated me for it. I will never know the struggle of being a black man and I could just simply take the hat off. I felt things this week I haven’t ever felt in my life all because of my hat. These people hate and want to kill anyone who stands against them. This is very serious and I cannot believe what it would be like if I was black. Please my fellow white people Please help from the bottom of my heart No American should feel these things and die because of them. I love you guys please help make America and the world a better place. by Alan MacAulay, June 13, 2020, posted on his FB page.*

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Thanks for sharing Craig

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Thanks for sharing this I have the privilege to convene a support group on Wednesday evenings that provides a healing and supportive space for people to come as they are and to be here. Thanks for acknowledging the importance to hold the space for others and just listen. My door is always open, the coffee pot is always on and my sofa is always warm and a place of peace and non judgement. Any of my family and friends who need to chat are welcome anytime . It's no good sufferi...ng in silence. I have cold drinks and wine in the fridge...tea & coffee in the cupboard and I will always be here. ...You are always welcome!! Blue Monday is a name given to a day in January (typically the third Monday of the month) reported to be the most depressing day of the year and January the worst month for suicides, it's always good to talk but even better to listen. This hits closer to home than we think. I'll always lend an ear and a shoulder.......and my heart. Could at least one friend, please copy and repost (not share)? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening thank you. See more

Flying back from Minnesota after a lovely retreat to finish up my certification for the Art of Convening. I spent the last 3 1/2 half days with some amazing people each taking our place as conveners - creating sacred spaces where people can engage in true collaboration and authentic conversations to find the best outcomes that matter. Can't wait to share my learning.