This week’s protests by professional athletes have drawn even greater attention to the urgent need for reform in support of racial equity. The African American community in the United States deserves better. Their experience of daily life is an unjust one that demands change.
And so I was proud of all my favorite teams- here in San Francisco and back where I grew up in Philadelphia- for taking a stand. I read this article yesterday which placed this emerging movement among athletes in greater context: One N.B.A. Team Walked Out. A Generation of Athletes Followed. In reading it, I learned about Renee Montgomery of the WNBA, whose inspiring example speaks to her commitment to making a difference.
Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run album was released 45 years ago this week. He has been one of my favorite musicians for nearly the entirity of my life. Enjoy this 1992 rendition of Thunder Road. With these lyrics, the Boss reminds us to “Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night.”
Blessings on your weekend ahead.
Keeping the Faith 