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Black Lives Matter by Anthony Santana

6/19/2020

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Black Lives Matter by Anthony Santana
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Dear Mom,
 
I am writing to tell you that your life matters very much to me. With everything going on in the world, I want to make clear that Black Lives Matter. Our lives matter. The reason your life matters is because you brought me into this world and carry me through it everyday. You've taught me everything I know. You work so hard to pay the bills and put clothes on my back. You're always there when I am sick or hurt. Even when I cause you trouble, you stick by my side and continue teaching me how to be better. 

You push me to see myself beyond the hood. You have dreams for me and I want to make you proud. You've taught me that everything has to be earned through hard work. There's no hand-outs. You've been both a mother and a father to me for my entire life. To honor you, I will go to college and be the successful young man that you want me to be. I will accomplish all the dreams that were out of your reach. I will be the future. I will make it somewhere in life. It will all be because of you. No matter what anyone says, your life matters so much. I love you, mom.

 
Sincerely,
 
Anthony


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Jessica Hernandez
6/19/2020 04:21:41 pm

So beautifully written, Anthony! Yes, your mother's life matters very much. Yours does too. The world awaits you. Make your mother proud!

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