On Tuesday a half dozen members of the group Stand Up for Black Lives Bedford gathered along The Great Road in front of Bedford Common to commemorate the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, to say his name, renew our dedication, and to stand as we’re able in defiance of the denial that Ibram X. Kendi says is “the heartbeat of America.”
The vast majority of the community responded with hearty honks, waves, thumbs-up, and pumped fists, while a small but vocal minority expressed bafflement and/or opposition