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Today, Cynthia, Tracie, and Dr. Mark talk about the events that took place on January 6th, 2021, the day that was set aside for Congress to certify the election results. The two sisters and the doc share their educated perspectives, feelings, and thoughts in regards to this unfortunate event, where hate met violence at the hands of many who were reluctant to accept the truth.

Key Takeaways:

[2:08] Cynthia shares her point of view.

[4:01] Cynthia compares the Black Lives Matter movement to the storming of the Capitol.

[7:14] Dr. Mark talks about what he saw and felt on January 6th, 2020.

[10:45] We have to stand up when we see hatred.

[13:28] Social media and television fed hate.

[14:46] Tracie talks about how the truth should not be revolutionary.

[16:38] Tracie explains why people tend to believe certain lies.

[19:05] What are the conversations we need to be having in order to prevent more situations like this?

[20:10] Dr. Mark reflects on the right to free speech.

[21:33] There is an impact behind what we say.

[25:37] Does America follow the idea that “All men are created equal”?

[27:58] Can America include all people?

[31:08] Listen to marginalized groups.

[32:33] You don't have to go through the pain to acknowledge it.

[33:56] Are you willing to destroy democracy?

[35:01] Imagine that the group of people storming the Capitol were black.

[38:07] America is a beautiful mess.

[39:11] What does it take for Americans to step out on the edge?

[43:08] Be who you say you are.

[44:43] If nobody stands up and changes the pattern the cycle will continue.

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