Edmonds Beacon - Your Hometown News Source

We live together in our cherished Edmonds and bring with us our personal truths and opinions.

Over the past few weeks, here in Edmonds we have encountered examples of what are at best culturally insensitive behaviors, whether intentional or not, and at worst, what can only be described as racist. These behaviors and actions have caused pain in our community.

These painful examples come from our leaders, been revealed in community organizing, broadcast in our media, and expressed on social media – in abundance. We can do better and should.

I am leading with race because I believe we can â...