Nearly a year ago, I remember sitting in my math class as my teacher projected news coverage of State Attorney Marilyn Mosby's press conference to address the murder of Freddie Gray and the future of the officer's involved following the Baltimore Uprising. The class was silent as Mosby acknowledged the tragedy and commended the numerous activists, organizers, and leaders whom courageously stood up for justice in the city of Baltimore.
Nearly a year later, and I am left with the bitter taste of disappointment and abandonment as Mosby now is seen, in the video attached belowed, ignoring valid questions from the community before fleeing to the safety of a black truck. Perhaps, the most unsettling portion of this video is the knowledge that the very victims' family that campaigned for her is now reduced to an unscheduled meeting, unanswered phone calls, and unapologetic nothingness.
As a young black girl born, raised, and educated in Baltimore City I am left to wonder if anyone will truly fight for the safety of my mind, body, and soul.
I was rooting for you.
Now I am speechless.
Nearly a year later, and I am left with the bitter taste of disappointment and abandonment as Mosby now is seen, in the video attached belowed, ignoring valid questions from the community before fleeing to the safety of a black truck. Perhaps, the most unsettling portion of this video is the knowledge that the very victims' family that campaigned for her is now reduced to an unscheduled meeting, unanswered phone calls, and unapologetic nothingness.
As a young black girl born, raised, and educated in Baltimore City I am left to wonder if anyone will truly fight for the safety of my mind, body, and soul.
I was rooting for you.
Now I am speechless.
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