It Matters

It Matters:

Standing Up

for

Our People

in the

Age of Social Media

In a world

where trends come and go,

where likes and follows fluctuate,

there's one thing

that remains constant:

our connection to our community,

our people.

Words of

Judge Lynn Toliver

have resonated deeply with me.

Serving as a powerful reminder

that amidst the chaos of social media,

what truly matters

is the well-being and support

of those we hold dear.

"It matters to me what happens to my people."

These words

speak volumes about

the importance

of standing up for and uplifting

our communities

in a time

when it's all too easy

to get caught up

in our own online personas.

Think about it

~ how often do we scroll past stories

of injustice,

inequality,

and suffering,

simply because they don't align

with our carefully curated feeds?

How many times

have we turned a blind eye

to the struggles

of our friends,

family,

and neighbors,

~ prioritizing virtual likes

over

real-life connections?

Have you seen any injustices lately?

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Judge Lynn Toliver's comment

has inspired me

to reflect on my own actions

and the impact I have

on those around me.

It's a call to action,

urging us

to look beyond the screen

and into the hearts

of our people.

It's

a reminder

that our voices

have the power to spark change,

to foster empathy,

and to create

a more inclusive and compassionate

online community.

So

how can we

honor these words

in our daily lives?

It starts

with actively listening

to the stories

and

experiences of our people.

It means

using our platforms

not

just for self-promotion,

but

for advocacy and awareness.

It involves

standing in solidarity

with

marginalized voices,

amplifying our messages,

and

confronting injustices

head-on.

Let's reclaim our

power to

shape the narrative.

Let's

make it matter

~ not just for ourselves,

but for our people,

our communities,

our collective humanity.

As we navigate

the ever-changing landscape

of social media,

let's keep Judge Lynn Toliver's words

close to our hearts.

Let them guide us

in our interactions,

our activism,

and our relationships online.

Because

at the end of the day,

what truly matters

is not the number of likes

or followers we have,

but the impact we make

on the

lives of our people.

So,

let's stand tall,

speak out,

and remember:

it matters

now more than ever.

Reina Dee ✊🏾