I don’t have the answers but I think we need to be aware that not every one experiences this freedom, we need to demand that this becomes a Human Privilege. This is dedicated to the black mothers, especially Ahmaud Arberys #MothersDay
#BlackLivesMatter
#whiteawaraness
#endracism
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— Richard Demsick (@r_danieldemsick) May 10, 2020

Upworthy reports that Demsick grew up in Detroit, where he cultivated a passion for social justice. He danced in his youth and attended competitions where most of his friends and competitors were Black. Through these exchanges, Demsick was first introduced to the issues pervading the Black community.

"People have been incredibly kind, undeservedly kind," Demsick told Upworthy in response to his video. "There are people who are daily working trying to correct the injustice. I just made a video."

He made a subsequent video on Mother's Day and asked his mother if she'd be worried about his safety if he went through with his demonstration.

“Hey mom, when I told you that I was gonna run through a neighborhood carrying a TV, did you worry for my safety?” he asked.

"No," she replied.

“Did you think someone would call the police?” Demsick added.

“No, of course not,” the mother responded.

"Huh, I wonder why that is?" he asked.

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