Police were in my yard, and as a member of an African American family, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by negative thoughts.
I froze when I saw a police car parked in front of our house. Even though its flashing lights weren’t on, my stomach tightened. Then I noticed two officers standing in our yard. I gripped the doorknob, reluctant to step outside. With my son Isaiah inside and my husband away, I couldn’t shake the worry…