When you champion a Black mother of 4 who is shot and killed by the police in her own home. When the City agrees to pay $3.5 M after 4 years of litigation. And even though you practice in Seattle and feel safe to be a person of color as you fight these battles. There is an ugly reality that cannot be escaped.

Shortly after our firm’s press conference - which I led and Ed spoke at with great eloquence and passion. A wretched racist - who spat with venom as he ranted - left a message on Ed’s phone. The racist specifically targeted Ed - the only Black attorney in the lineup from our office, diverse though we all are.

Ed shared it immediately with his law firm family. So that we could embrace him and ward off the evil spirits of that hideous message.

I share it with you now. Because only by facing the sick and dangerous beliefs of racists in America - can we begin to appreciate the reality of the magnitude of ignorant hate that exists in our country. And which targets in particular Black people.

Warning: Graphic Hate Language

Ed piece of sh*t N shouldn’t have gotten a f’n penny.  Better not come out of f’n my tax dollars.  F’n spineless f’n piece of sh*t.  F’n every time a N gets shot there’s a f’n damn good reason.  F’n piece of shit.  F’n N. F’n scurge of this country.

The racist did not leave his name as cowards are wont not to do.

Photo: Ed Moore, Me, Furhad Sultani, Melanie Nguyen, Lisa Benedetti and Court Commissioner Eric Watness at the Charleena Lyles press event. 11.30.21