I Swore Never To Be Silent ( Videos )
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 19:13
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“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ~ Elie Wiesel
After decades of running into walls put up by those who refuse to see or speak the truth of what happened to Annie Mae, I have learned that the truth always prevails and it is not acceptance or popularity that matters. Our communities are sick, poisoned and enabled by those amongst us who claim to be warriors and fighters for our women and youth with the blood of one of their sisters on their hands. Unity is nothing if it means compromising our integrity and ability to speak the truth and forgiveness only comes when responsibility is taken. Silence at the end of the day is consent.
Denise Pictou Maloney
Silence is complicity in camouflage.
Acknowledgement of wrong doings is necessary for healing to begin.
The truth must be told in its entirety, otherwise the apologies are meaningless.
