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& #39;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)