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Advocating for Social Equity: Valuing Every Life Regardless of Color, Race, or Faith
This story is a part of Black Business Month series
The recent deaths of Sonya Massey and Dvontaye Mitchell have reignited the fervor of the Black Lives Matter movement. Their tragic losses highlight the ongoing systemic injustices faced by Black communities. As protests and calls for reform surge, the nation grapples with the urgent need for meaningful change. These incidents remind us of the critical importance of the movement, striving to ensure that Black lives are valued and protected.
Kendra Blackett-Dibinga, owner of Bikram Yoga Works (BYW)/Dript Studios in Washington, DC and founder of the non-profit, ‘I Come to Breathe’ shares her views on these systemic injustices. In her voice….
In the summer of 2020, amidst the global reckoning ignited by the
murder of George Floyd, I found myself in the heart of Washington,
D.C., marching alongside thousands who had gathered to demand justice
and equity. The air was thick with anger, grief, and an overwhelming
sense of urgency. As the chants of “I can’t breathe” reverberated
through the crowd, I felt an acute sense of claustrophobia. Those
words, once uttered by Floyd in his final moments, now echoed in the
streets, a haunting reminder of the systemic injustices…
