We are pleased to share this insightful blog post by BookMatch Teen member Ripley Butterfield. Originally published on Struggle/La Lucha, Ripley talks about her involvement in protests in past years, her awakening as an activist, and how this moment is different.
Read Ripley's post here:
https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2020/06/11/from-a-high-school-activist-getting-radical-during-george-floyd-protests/
Let us know your thoughts and experiences in the comments. Have you been able to attend a protest, or found other ways to be involved? Have you written about it? We would love to publish your thoughts!
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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