Season Finale Portland Protests

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who wanted to know what it was like in downtown Portland at the protests. From that conversation and because she asked me to do it came this episode. I go deep into what it was like for me personally in front of the Federal building with Feds tear-gassing, pepper-spraying, rubber-bulleting, flash-banging, hitting protesters with batons, and snatching people in unmarked vehicles. And the different emotions I've felt since. Keep in mind I haven't been down there more than 6 times while there have been many others protesting every day since this started- which is over 60 days now so I am by no means an expert. This is just my experience and a chance to give people thinking about going to these protests the lay of the land and others who may have the wrong idea about what's going on down there a clearer picture than the media seems to be giving. Not to scare anyone but also not to give people a false sense of security. It can be scary down there but not from anything the protestors are doing but what the Feds are doing. In fact, I saw over and over people in very stressful situations go above and beyond to keep each other safe and put their bodies on the line to keep black and brown folx safe. These protests are for Black Lives and to dismantle a racist system that targets them. Because Black Lives Matter! Please give it a listen, do the work to be, and live as an anti-racist!  This is the last episode in this second season thank you for listening. Please Like, share, rate, and review. And remember I am currently accepting clients- you can find me at angiefadel.com and everywhere else at Angie Fadel or Angie Fadel Soul Care. Music by Todd Fade