As the election approaches, the lessons continue, and the white supremacy keeps on pressing, I find comfort in the words of Cornelius Minor. A mere week before the world shut down, I had the privilege of meeting him in person. He gifted me language—"radically pro kid"—but (1/3)

his last words of the meeting left me rushing to my classroom, holding back tears. His words—in reference to doing the work of deeply loving humanity—were, "You're living in the future." I barely made it to my door before sobbing. Thank you for the language, @MisterMinor (2/3)

but I am so very grateful for the hope you radicalized inside of me. To folks feeling defeated, lean into #radicalhope. The future is here and you, in all of your beautiful humanity, are the future. (3/3)