Murders of our black sisters and brothers either at the hands of, or sanctioned by, the state are all too common.
In my home state Georgia, the epicenter of the South, the time is now, with our primary election on June 9.
Voter suppression is not new, particularly in times of crisis.
Voters across the state were turned away from casting their ballots.
They must invest in our communities and listen to black leaders to understand the structural racism and discrimination that is a cornerstone of our daily existence.