IN TIMES LIKE THIS, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

Right now, I think we all know what’s going on with the government, but the question is, how do we as African-Americans prevail from this, and how do we become stronger from it?

The idea of Black people or other disproportionate communities being slighted by the government in wake of necessary things like health care, food, housing, etc, isn’t new. This has just been a regurgitation of history, and I’ve talked about how important it is to know history so you can understand how to deal with things coming in the future. 

So when you look at this from an outside perspective or are being impacted by it, this is what I want you to try and do. One, look for local food banks if you are a recipient of SNAP and don’t know if it’ll be getting paused. With the holidays coming up and grocery stores putting armed security guards outside with other forms of enforcement to stop stealing, I would suggest you not steal, and use any resources available within your local. 

Food banks are a great option. They can be done through churches, local non-profits, and for-profits organizations too. It just depends, but call around if you need too.

Also, learn how to lean on your village. If you have friends, or an extended family, or anything of the sort, don’t be afraid to ask them. We’re all going through it, and being able to support one another is the most important thing in comparison to nothing to at all.

For mothers in PA, WIC will be paused, too, and there are certain resources out there that you can look into locally. Again, just lean on local resources and make calls. Also, I urge you to call your local politicians and ask them about funding or how they plan to help your community in times like this because they are a big part of this, too.