The act of convening culture makers was a revolution we were waiting for, Dakhil said.
[As people of color], we are not just in the room; we are the room.
We are a room of many colors, many cultures.
(L-R) Jurnee Smollett and Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill JohnsonCAA
Were a room of allies.
There is so much talent, knowledge, artistry, power and innovation pulsing through this room right now.
[We need to ask ourselves], Why are we here?
What can we get done together?
What is our responsibility?
Our resilience is being tested.
Our community is being challenged.
Were being distracted daily by threats, existential and direct.
Every year, we dare to dream that the times will change.
The times do not change.
We change the times.
And God bless Disney for standing up to the Dont Say Gay bill in Florida.
