Letter to the editor

I am tired of our current administration depicting “woke” people as enemies of our country. The term spelled “woke” was first used in the Black community as early as the 1930s to define those who were enlightened regarding racial discrimination and justice. I believe “woke” identifies one’s deliberate effort to embrace equity for all. Millions of us “woke” to protect ourselves and others from segregation, discrimination in housing, jobs and more. We are not communists and/or fascists as described by those who seek to micro-manage our society. We are awakened good people, compassionate toward the human condition. Those who are “woke” yearn for all to be prosperous and free to be themselves, without shame. We are all valuable! DEI is an investment, not charity!  Erasing the history of our presence will not work. We know who we are. And we will NEVER again go back to the times we may have been ignorant! Tell your federal senators and representatives we are united in these principles of love for ourselves and others, and we will not be moved, no matter what they call us!

Donna Rose
Lansing