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COMMUNITY VOICES

Black voices now

Globe Opinion seeks to amplify the perspectives and the voices of Black community members, scholars, activists, doctors, teachers, business leaders, students, and parents as op-ed and letter writers, and as innovators and provocateurs featured in Globe Ideas. Here we feature Black voices from the community amid the historic protests following the killing of George Floyd. We aim to amplify yet more Black voices going forward.

IDEAS | Shemika Simmons
I knocked on 3,200 doors in Georgia, answering a cry for help
A get-out-the vote organizer in Savannah reflects on the monumental effort that helped turn Georgia blue.

IDEAS | JAS SMITH
How the forests in New England are connected to forests everywhere
‘I’m trying to impart … a glimpse into the magic.’

LETTERS
Good police are the state’s best-kept secret
"Some individuals have tarnished our reputation and damaged the public’s trust. But the people of Massachusetts are well served by the police."

LETTERS
An end-of-life option remains out of reach in Massachusetts
A Spotlight follow-up on medical aid-in-dying generated an outpouring of reader reaction.

LETTERS
Giving thanks: our vaccine against negativity
"The gift of Thanksgiving resonates today more than ever. Just being alive is reason enough to say thank you."

LETTERS
Over the river, through the woods, against all directives, for one overriding reason
"By the millions they have a single tale to tell. Of survival of the soul."

LETTERSIn the disability community, every missing dollar is keenly felt
"Caring for our children requires patience, physical endurance, humor, understanding, and love. Fiscal instability is not on their radar when they are hungry, uncomfortable, in pain, or lonely."

LETTERS
‘I was an absentee-ballot counter, and this is what I learned’
"When people who don’t like the results hurl unsubstantiated accusations at those in the trenches, it’s an insult to every poll worker who puts in countless hours to follow the process with honesty and integrity."

LETTERS
In Mass., you might say ‘parochial’ is our middle name (but someone would correct you)
Billy Baker asked: What is west of Worcester, anyway? A couple of readers had a few things to say about that.

IDEAS | Nicole Avila
I voted for Biden because I want life to get a little less crazy
‘I just hope we can all get along as equals.’