Emily Baldoni Instagram – Last year a friend shared a gut wrenching post that has stayed with me. She wrote about the moment her prayers for her beautiful Black sons changed. The moment when they got old enough for the world to not see them as “cute” anymore. When they began to be seen as a threat. Too loud. Too aggressive. She shared how she has to do this mind trick whenever they share a tender moment to erase her fear that they will be destroyed by racism. She shared how every time she sees a black kid and youth walking in her neighborhood she will shower them with prayers that they will be protected and get home safely. I realized then that I had never seen a black child or youth and showered them in prayers even though I’m aware of their reality. My white privilege allows me the luxury to just dip my toes in. The kind of luxury where one can “care” and be “concerned” and then call it a day and disconnect from it until next time. ⁣ ⁣ It is NOT the job of the Black community to fix anything, but I’m immensely grateful for the insight so many of you have given me. I have so much gratitude for my friend who asked me not to share her post, but instead reflect deeper and share what I find. I know many white mamas follow me here, and I know many of you 100% agree that all children are worthy of a great childhood and to feel safe and free and worthy and to have their parents around, alive and thriving. Many of us have had much needed reality checks in the last year, but are we still learning and truly listening? Are we expanding our awareness and reflections? Are we willing yet to be brutally honest about our white privilege and our role in racism? Have we made changes that we keep building on? Are we reaching out? Are we supporting Black owned businesses and organizations? Are we making changes in our own businesses? Are we talking to our kids about racism? Do we expose them to media that portrays doctors, scientists, teachers etc that are people of color? Are we doing better? ⁣ ⁣ One action you can take right now is go to my stories and find out how you can help Daunte Wright’s girlfriend and son. And then do it ❤️ #dauntewright #blacklivesmatter #blackmamasmatter