EP #29: An Attempted Coup on the U.S. Capitol with Marcia Dyson

On the Did you know Segment… Sunni and Lisa discuss The U.S.
Capitol Coup Attempt… what on earth?!  On January 6, 2021,
the sitting president incited a riot and civil unrest with his
base.  He encouraged them to march down to the U.S. Capitol
to remind congress that the election was stolen.  He even
told them he would be with  them… yea, no!  More
importantly, the U.S. Capitol was breached, those inside were in
fear  - for their safety and lives, several supporters and
two Capitol Police Officers paid the ultimate price. Not to
mention, those who have now tested positive with COVID-19, a
direct result of sheltering in place with folks who refused to
wear a mask.  We don’t even know what the fallout will be as
it relates to the spread of COVID nationally.  What we do
know is, many have been identified, arrested, terminated and
unable to fly those friendly skies, now labeled “Domestic
Terrorists”.  Almost forgot to mention, the crowd of
Domestic Terrorists was comprised of those who swore to protect
and serve (law enforcement), military, elected officials, a gold
medal olympian and celebrities!  Whew!  The fallout
continues…





On this episode of Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag!
Sunni and Lisa try to unpack the gravity of the attempted coup on
the U.S. Capitol with Marcia L. Dyson (yes, wife of Michael Eric
Dyson).  Marcia has an upcoming memoir titled, Irreverent
Memoir of A Grown Ass Woman, she’s also an Ordained Minister,
Civic Social Activist and Founder of Women’s Global
Institute.  Marcia shares what she’s currently marinating
in…quieting her Spirit, Spirituality and mediation. 





The ladies have so much to discuss, they can hardly wait to jump
right into the conversation.  Which by the way, covers a lot
of ground!  There’s so much to process and digest in these
times, these very uncertain and concerning times.   Talk
about analogies and parallels, this episode is full of them!





Aside from the breach, the absolute fear that gripped those
inside the Capitol and the willingness of uniformed police
officers to be ever so gentle with the rioters, what might you
ask was missing?  How about mace, clubs, rubber bullets and
an army of law enforcement personnel at the ready!  We all
witnessed the atrocities associated with the Black Lives Matter
Peaceful Protests, we all know what happened, repeatedly.  





This riot had all of the necessary ingredients: sinister
participants, bomb makers, murderers, demonizers of anything
non-white, anti-Semitic language and racism. The white
nationalist posturing was UNfcukingbelieveable! Let’s be clear,
they had help from the inside! Not open for debate either!





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