The Need to Move Forward

My quote of the day is chosen by AOC, A U.S Representative of New York’s 14th congressional district. The quote is “As someone who has been told to go back, imma tell you, we're moving forward,” This quote moved me. Personally, I have been someone told to “go back”, so this quote was something that I could relate to. But what really grabbed my attention was the idea of moving forward. What we need to do is move forward as a more accepting society, multiracial democracy, a living wage, and most importantly, guaranteed healthcare. What I think is happening as the more impactful this pandemic gets, the more people's eyes are opening. People who are most affected by this pandemic are the people who don't have the option to self quarantine because they are homeless, the people who can't help themselves because they can't afford healthcare for their family. People are realizing that the most affected by this pandemic, are the people that need help the most. What we need to do is move forward. Move forward so that people can have access to health care to save them and their families lives. No one should have to say goodbye to their family because they can't afford healthcare to keep themselves alive. And as this pandemic continues to arise, more and more people are losing their lives because they can't afford something that helps them save their lives. So, minorities like myself are constantly being told to “go back” but we need to move forward, forward to a society that looks out for everyone and values families, safety and life. 

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