An idealistic young white man was murdered in my quiet, middle-class neighborhood in the Richmond District. It was a shocking event in a largely white and Aisan American neighborhood that averages one murder a year. Privilege in my neighborhood means that my 15-year-old Asian/European American son was brought home by the police with a friendly warning when he and his friends were caught lurking in a wealthy neighborhood with sharpened screwdrivers. (They were smoking pot, not planning to break into cars.) Meanwhile, across town in the projects, 14-year-old African American Anthony was sentenced to Juvenile Hall for stealing food for his siblings. When he did it again a couple of years later, he ended up in prison. In contrast, when my son took his grandfather’s pocketknife to school (because he was afraid of Asian gangs, he said), a teacher confiscated the weapon and contacted me instead of handing the weapon and my son over to the principal for automatic expulson.
We don't know how privileged we are unless we understand how bad things can be others.
Seventy-seven people attached written thoughts and prayers to the Great Divide installation at SOMArts. Here's what they wrote:
[heart] unconditionally
Everyone has face and a story. Respect, dignity and justice for all.
We must change minds before we can change society. Open your third eye.
God’s love and goodness are all around. Thank you, Love, Lanaya
Do not let fear stop you from achieving your potential
Bottom line: Love!
RIP RIP peace honor
Peace
Do it while you can! I'm sorry, please forgive me, I love you. Thank you. CA
Co-exist [smiley face]
When your [heart] breaks it heals stronger than before [heart]
We are the bike lane
[heart] somos el
Loves bikes Let "it" be Live with Passion Love everyone like your mother
I pray for hopeful futures for all our children.
I'm so sad for kenneth tims
Caring and sharing by Kim F.
Peace and understanding
Look where you turn!
Less driving+less pollution Bike/walk more
Hi!!!
Think before you shoot
Be aware! Stay Alive!
Love as you want to be loved!
I ride everyday. They've tried to steal my bike, but I got it back every time. I realize I'm one of the lucky ones. My heart goes out to stories like this one.
God’s love and goodness are all around. Thank you Father Mother Love [peace symbol]
Always whare a helmet
Peace, Blessings, Love
“Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable, and everlasting” —Bahá u’ llah
Everyone is created =
“All will end soon enough.” — Boss
Get Busy! Things won’t change without you!
More Safe Bike Lanes
God is your father
May our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren be safe in the street [heart] Peace to your hearts.
R.I.P
God bless
Every life is precious
The heart is wheeled. Pedal.
Peace and blessings [heart]
Peace [heart]
Let go of the bicycle.
R.I.P Kirk buddy. Your pici rides on…. [heart] C
Rest into the people in the accidents!!
Live in Peace
Live in God
Nice work!
Remember the little things
Saimon Mock 2010 We all miss you
Rest in Peace, Jennifer. Rest in Peace, Daniela
Be Bold
Peace will prevail
Rest in Peace
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Remember the little things
Prayers for peaceful conversions rather than deadly discourse
Rest in Peace, Kun Uttai and Nong Aaam. Thank you for the roles you played in my narrative.
Ride on Mi Amiga
LL’L never forget you. Tyrone Williams RIP 2009
patience. compassion, consideration. forgiveness. obey traffic laws. slow down. get off cell phone when driving.
Get you some!! — Sarina L
Dame Abrazos!
World Peace
Dream of Me
The dead speak to me through a veil of mists. If you’re quiet, you can hear them too. Blessed Love
May you Rest in peace and in honor
I [heart] big time rush — Sebastian AKA Logan
Your wheels are wings [bike]
Respect for Everything
Never forget love it is the most [heart] important thing [heart] you have
They shouldn’t have died. They died for no reason. They died because of some gun-carrying lunatics. — Naomi C
Love will always follow
Motha Earth Rest Calmly. Love is on its way —Honor Respect Love Prevails
God’s blessings to the homeless! May they find freedom, sheter, and love. Amen.
Baba, Keith and Daddy you are missed
For Gustavo and Leonard both killed by the police. May we remake the world w/your laughter
Peace come to all people
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