The status quo was comfortable for a few but not for most.  COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the division of people and its ability to take the disenfranchised out of the game.

The reality is that human beings are not virtual animals or avatars. Humanity is meant to live in community, and that means we must find ways to see one another without fear. While this may not be the exact time to reconvene, we know that it is optimal to our existence. The need to divide, denigrate and destabilize has become a hallmark of our existence and is central to the use of separation through politics and technology. The commitment to making change means a determination to make sure all people participate equitably in the wealth and opportunity of this country.