Hijacking the Narrative
John Kitzhaber, M.D.
Emergency Physician - Former Three Term Governor State of Oregon
The Black Lives Matter movement has provided courageous leadership forcing all of us to confront the ugly specter of social injustice. We have an obligation to express our gratitude, to support that leadership, and to act. In that spirit, I offer these heartfelt thoughts, motivated by a concern that the crucial narrative at the heart of the movement is at risk of being hijacked for political gain.
As the protests in Portland continue, as crowds grow larger and violent confrontations more pronounced, some community members have asked whether the current process is advancing or hindering the goals of justice and equality that sparked the protests in the first place.
Consider three converging factors colliding on the streets of Portland: peaceful protests, a divisive president, and the deployment of federal agents in our city. Read more here.
Manager at Hospice Counselor
4 年Thank ypi
Thoughtful, innovative, ethical ally; astute coach.
4 年Well said. Thank you.
Owner, Addington Enterprises
4 年You were my favorite Governor, especially in working with communities and low income housing needs plus infrastructure. So glad you continue such important work. Loved working for you. Keep up the good work. Yvonne Saarinen Addington.
we need a leader who is neutral and has nothing to gain personally or politically to move this forward...
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4 年I wonder what what you are doing to mentor black leadership? You are an incredibly privileged person, my hope is that you are mentoring others along so that the direction comes from them and not the privileged.