As a resident of Baltimore City, Diva has been quiet this week processing the events that have transpired in our great city. My heart goes out to the family of Freddie Gray and to Freddie himself. I exclaim WTF at the extreme pain and terror he experienced prior to his untimely death and another WTF at his homicide at the hands of police who had no right or reason to pursue or arrest him. #BNGWTF
Too many people have had too much to say in criticism of our city and our leadership. I will not add to their noise by responding to that (except to say shut the fuck up). Instead I will express pride in all of those who have done their absolute best in making decisions, showing leadership and showing us who they are. We must not forget this when it comes time to vote in the next election (and we all MUST vote). I am so fucking proud of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Representative Elijah E. Cummings, Marilyn Mosby, Esq., City Councilman Nick Mosby (my Councilman!), Senator Catherine E. Pugh, and the many good men and women of the Baltimore Police Department – the fucked up few do not represent the whole. I am also fucking amazed at, but not surprised by, all of the individuals and organizations who have united together in this trying time. #OneBaltimore
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