Shaun King
Good afternoon from Brooklyn,
I am about to do something important, but wanted to give you a heads up first.
I am still recovering from the spinal surgery I had back in March (recovery is about 6 months) and have had a much harder time than I expected. But I simply cannot afford to wait until I am recovered until I step up. None of us can.
Let me explain.
Yesterday was the single most deadly and brutal and atrocious day in Gaza in months. Somehow, today has been more horrific, as we’ve seen graphic videos of men, women, boys, and girls literally set on fire by Israel while they were in their tents. I’ll never be able to unsee what I saw today.
Sisters and brothers - Israel and the United States shot nearly 300 people YESTERDAY as they waited in line for food. 100+ were killed and the ones who survived are all struggling to live since most hospitals have been destroyed, most doctors have been killed, and all of the supplies are gone.
Not only that, but we appear to be on the verge of what either could be World War III, a nuclear war, or a brand new genocide between Iran, Israel, the United States - and other possible partners - in a needless conflict that Israel started last week.
I believe these next few days, weeks, and months may be some of the single most important of our lives - where we will be confronting existential threats not only to our own safety and security, but that of people we know and love around the world.
Starting today, I am going to be pushing like a man possessed on every project, every goal, every way I know we can help that is humanly possible. I will work as much as I can and be as organized and efficient as I can, and hope to bring all of you with me.
Are you ready? We need ALL HANDS ON DECK.
Your friend and brother,
Shaun
