Progress Isn't linear

In January of 2016, I began a post called, "On Star Wars, Hamilton and Embracing a New America." It was supposed to be about how much I appreciate seeing myself reflected in media lately. It included references to the new Mad Max, the new Star Wars, the new telling of the story of America through Hamilton, and the celebration of Eva Longoria and America Ferrera at the Golden Globes as the new Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. I felt so empowered, so much more a part of the fabric of our country than I ever had before. What a difference a year makes. This month's election makes the demographics that felt newly centered a year ago feel more marginalized than ever in my lifetime. We have to speak up just to declare that we will not tolerate hate. But looking back on this draft post reminds me to stay hopeful. We cannot rest in this fight for inclusion, equity, and liberation. As Ella Baker says, "We who believe in freedom cannot rest!"