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#allyship

Date: May 31, 2020Author: Laura

"6th and Jefferson in Louisville-This is a line of white people forming a barrier between black protestors and the police. This is love. This is what you do with your privilege."
(Photo Tim Druck via: https://t.co/RUPM3zIjzy)

As a former OK NOW pres, I couldn't be more proud. pic.twitter.com/qB996WaUma

— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) May 29, 2020

Ally, noun (al•ly): see below for definition. pic.twitter.com/QlCgv3BdHm

— Ken Barnes (@kenjbarnes1) May 30, 2020

During the 19th century, the Amish helped slaves escape into free states and Canada. “A friend is like a rainbow, always there for you after a storm.” Amish proverb. That’s how love looks like, right there. Gotta respect that. #MinneapolisProtestspic.twitter.com/sk6Q2cAz2j

— Andrea Junker (@Strandjunker) May 30, 2020

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  1. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    May 31, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Excellent, Laura.

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    1. Laura's avatar Laura says:
      May 31, 2020 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you, John.

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
        May 31, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        😊

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  2. Carol's avatar Carol says:
    May 31, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Thank you for some much needed examples of people being good people.

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    1. Laura's avatar Laura says:
      May 31, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      They’re out there, thank God.

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  3. beth's avatar beth says:
    May 31, 2020 at 7:42 am

    tears.

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    1. Laura's avatar Laura says:
      May 31, 2020 at 10:01 am

      right?

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