Thank you for the article Rob! 2 quick points...
1. “I do not have firsthand experience of what it’s like to be Black in the United States.” In a 1961 radio interview James Baldwin provided the perfect explanation - “ To be (black) in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a state of rage almost, almost all of the time.” I do not claim to speak for every black person in America but personally it has become impossible for me to look at our history (a country that was founded on the genocide of one race, and enslavement and rape of another) and not look at the US flag with feelings of anger and disgust.
2. What’s next? You have a bi-racial son, i have a son that is black from both sides. However, as you know society will not say “well Rob’s son is half-white therefore we will give him half of the privilege and well treatment that is accorded to his father’s side.” Your son and my son are lumped together, and they are equally (mis)treated. I’m sure the thought of that could be my son being shot in the back 7 times (SEVEN TIMES) at point blank range as my grandchildren sit inches away has crossed your mind and must terrify you as it does me. You want change, I want change, but how do we go about creating that change????

I am hurt, I am angry, I am tired, and I have no clue as to what do next. Long winded of saying I appreciate your article and please continue to use your platform to bring awareness. I am starting to lose hope that I will see change in my lifetime, but perhaps your son and mine will.