How The LHS KC will Support the BLM Movement

W R I T T E N B Y P A T R I C K C H A N G

In 1925, Sacramento, California, a group of students came together and founded what we know today as Key Club. Their intent, the same as todays, is to build character through service and leadership. For almost a century, Key Club has promoted “Caring as a way of life”, and more than ever, we all need to live by this now.

Throughout this year, we’ve seen many racist attacks on our brothers and sisters, regardless of color or race. Nobody deserves to die. Nobody should be afraid to go outside at night. Nobody should be scared of the people in power. However, this isn’t true, because of what the actions of a few people do to corrupt themselves and others. On May 25th, America experienced a tragedy. George Floyd was murdered by police officers. What really hurt was that it took a person’s death to expose the rest of the racial inequalities around the world. In the oncoming weeks, others such as Breanna Taylor and Elijah Mcclain were also victims of police brutality, and unfortunately, lost their lives.

This year, we need a change. Lamar High School Key Club is committed to serving our community in any way, shape, or form. We are always going to show our support for our schools, communities, and any organization we can. We show that we care through our leadership and everywhere in our organization. We encourage all of our members to take another step beyond social media and to join us in volunteering to pick up after the past and nurture a new generation that refuses to undermine people different from them. As for members, anybody can suggest volunteering activities to help our fellow African American communities around us.

We as an officer team are always willing to listen and get things done. Members can also volunteer virtually, by signing petitions for fair trials and fighting for wrongly convicted men and women. Our officers use their leadership experiences to make sure that racism has no foothold in our communities. We as a club can and will stand together to prevent racism in our lives, schools, and communities.

Lastly, as your new president, I want to personally guarantee every single person inside our club will be welcomed, with open arms, into our Key Club family. All of us are brought together because we have a shared passion of caring for others through our volunteer work. All of us are determined to fight for what we stand for, and I’m positive it includes equal rights for all. Our platform is an organization that welcomes all with open arms, and that’s how we will show support for anybody in need.