1226. Eight Examples of Unity and Peace from This Weekend’s Protests By Mariah Proctor, in Meridian Magazine GREAT ARTICLE!
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I love people of all races and colors! My parents taught me this, and I truly hope we can all learn to LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES! That is the second great commandment!
Eight Examples of Unity and Peace from This Weekend’s Protests
The events of this last weekend in response to the killing of George Floyd have shaken an already shaken country. Unfortunately, the feelings of insecurity and division are only made worse by the coverage, both in the mainstream media and on social media. So much focus remains on the rioting and the violence, that very little attention has been given to the peaceful protests and moments of inspiring unity that also occurred this weekend.
4. Protestors Form a Human Shield Around Officer Separated from His Unit.
As people became increasingly hostile in Louisville in a series of events protesting the killing of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed woman who was killed by officers in her home in March, a few protestors linked arms to protect an officer in danger (via Courier Journal, Louisville).
The crowd has grown and spent the past hour by the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. The organizers are trying to get people to willfully disperse and go home, but there’s some resistance and confusion because it’s too many people to speak to all at once
In addition to this moment of connection, Black Lives Matter hosted a healing ceremony in Louisville where locals handed out sunscreen, water, and masks for attendees.
At this point in time, I believe President Nelson's talk has more significance than ever before. (Notes about it below!) Let's be joyful, and know that our Heavenly Father will continue to guide us, and help us during whatever stressful times are ahead. I'm going to northern Utah today with my sister Vina, to see our beloved sister Mavis, for the weekend and go to Mavis's grandson's wedding. Aren't family wonderful! ! ! We have been very close as sisters, and have 3 way conversations often. Below are pictures of us younger. You can probably tell which are which, Vina on the left, Mavis in the center, and me on the right in the top one. I know we have a picture taken in the last few years with my white hair, and Vina's light also, but I couldn't find it quickly. I'll take some this weekend! As we were growing up we sang trios in many places! A couple of nights ago I had a call from a lady I ha...
The Currant Bush by Elder Hugh B. Brown (1883-1975) of the Council of the Twelve Stories from General Authorities. (From the New Era) Over the years our General Authorities have recounted stories that have touched the hearts of their listeners and changed behavior. Many of these stirring examples come from their own lives or from the lives of friends and acquaintances. All ring as true today as when first recounted. This story of the Currant Bush is well known. Elder Hugh B. Brown was a noted Apostle, and a counselor to President David O. McKay. It is fascinating to put his name in "Google" and read about his interesting and amazing life. This story can inspire you when you are having problems . Elder Hugh B. Brown, soldier, lawyer, Mission President, and finally Apostle. ...
ANTHONY JANSEN VAN SALLEE, 1607-1676 by Hazel Van Dyke Roberts, PH.D. I'm using the historical writing of Hazel Roberts, as she did a lot of research on it. Anthony was the son of the Pirate King, Jan Jansen, told about in the last entry, # 154. This is about an interesting part of early New England History. New Amsterdam became the city New York when the English conquered the Dutch in 1664. Anthony Jansen Van Salee was a unique, interesting, and important figure in the early history of New Amsterdam, He has been found to be the most unusual and interesting figure in the New Amsterdam records . Contentious and obviously a nuisance to them, he was treated by the authorities with the respect due to a person of importance. It is speculated that Anthony’s ...
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