Day 82 - Connection

I sent my African American Literature students a message today asking how they are and whether they want to have a Zoom session to discuss the protests.  Within moments, I got back several messages thanking me for asking about them and telling me how they are feeling.  The responses are heartbreaking.  I do not feel the pain that African Americans feel right now.  I can't possibly.  But I am trying to listen hard. I hope we will be able to have a productive session.  I want students to lead it, to make it their own.