People should protest, but people shouldn’t loot. Let’s not give those looking to minimize our pain an out. Use our anger constructively and not destructively. God knows I understand the anger, but let’s be strategic in how we actualize it.

I believe those who are looting represent a small percent of individuals seeking to take advantage of moments of despair.

To the media: Those bad actors must not trump the attention and coverage given to the majority who are peaceful.

The pain & anger felt by many deserves an opportunity to be heard. Yet, the media may spend more time focusing on the looters than the majority who aren't. I’m not saying it should be ignored, but to only focus on that is an injustice to a real underlying problem.

In closing, I say be angry, be outraged, protest, but it can happen w/out looting & while we protest, let's come together 2 figure out a multifaceted way 2 put pressure on the entire system 2 create sustained change tht lives up 2 the ideals of a society truly free of inequities.

I believe we have the capabilities to do this because we've done it before, but we must be strategic in order for this to happen.