About the Creator
Hi, my name is Ella. I am a biracial (half black, half white) teenager from Maryland. Being biracial is an important part of my identity, and my parents worked hard to raise me to be racially cognizant, to try understand the prejudices in today’s society.
When I heard about George Floyd’s death and watched the video, I knew that even though it was horrible, that this was some sort of cruel awakening for myself and the nation as a whole. I knew that as a (half) African American, I should act and use my platform. I believe that I have a responsibility and the ability to help enlighten others. I have always taken pride in my community (locally and the United States) for being a diverse place, but I am not naive to disregard the fact that there are still many instances of discrimination and injustice, and also misinformation. With that in mind, I made this website, https://blacklives2020.weebly.com/, which explains what Black Lives Matter is, what white privilege is, police brutality, what’s happening to provoke these responses, and resources to further educate oneself. I hope that what’s happening right now isn’t just a moment in passing. I seek to bring these topics to light in our community and empower others. |