"I am an anti-racist art educator because Elijah McClain, an artistic and perceptive soul, has been blamed by racists for his own death. And it guts me."

Me too, sir. Every time I hear his name my heart breaks anew. (Except this past week. While having a profoundly sad source, the news brings with it a bit of hope.)

WHile I possesses in excess of 100 "cause" shirts, I have only one memorial shirt. And it's the one authorized by Elijah McClain's mother. (The campaign was judged a success, but has now ended):

https://www.bonfire.com/justice-for-elijah-mcclain/?utm_source=mailgun&utm_medium=Initial%20template&utm_campaign=order_shipped

It's a beautiful shirt that I am both proud and sad each time I wear.

Beautiful poetry, sir. Thank you for sharing it.