A New Meaning for Memorial Day

In recent years, I’ve started thinking about Memorial Day differently.

Pictured in collage: George Floyd’s daughter Giana Floyd.

Traditionally, it’s always been a time to acknowledge members of the military and civilians who have died in this nation’s declared wars. But lately, I’ve also been reflecting on those who have died in America’s undeclared wars — those who have lost their lives to state violence, systemic oppression, neglect, and hate stoked by lies.

War is all around us.

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