There's a lot of things that need to change. One specifically?

Host: The room is quiet, the soft light of evening casting a gentle glow as the world outside slows down. Inside, the air feels heavy with the weight of the conversation that’s about to unfold. Jeeny sits at the table, her fingers lightly drumming on the surface, her expression serious. Jack stands near the window, arms crossed, gazing out at the street below, clearly deep in thought.

Jeeny: (her voice gentle, yet filled with a quiet urgency) “You ever think about the state of the world right now? How so many issues seem to be brushed aside or ignored, even when they affect so many people? How much change is needed?”

Jack: (glancing over at her, his voice dry, but interested) “A lot of things need to change, yeah. But what’s on your mind?”

Jeeny: (nodding slowly, her eyes steady as she shares her thought) “I was thinking about something Colin Kaepernick said: ‘There’s a lot of things that need to change. One specifically? Police brutality.’ It made me realize how, despite the ongoing conversations and protests, this issue keeps resurfacing. It’s a problem that hasn’t been addressed in a meaningful way, and it affects so many lives, every single day.”

Jack: (pauses, considering her words) “So, he’s saying that police brutality is one of those problems that’s long overdue for change, but we keep failing to make real progress? That we can’t just ignore it anymore?”

Jeeny: (smiling gently, her voice calm, yet filled with a quiet strength as she explains) “Exactly. Kaepernick’s protest was a call to action, a recognition that police brutality isn’t just an isolated problem—it’s a systemic issue that continues to hurt communities, especially Black communities. He wasn’t just speaking for himself, but for countless others who have faced injustice at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them.”

Host: Jeeny’s words seem to settle in the room, the weight of them deepening the conversation. Jack stands still, his expression softening as he reflects on the ongoing struggle for justice, the systemic nature of the problem. The world outside continues its rhythm, but inside, the conversation feels rooted in something more pressing, more urgent—change that is long overdue.

Jack: (his voice quieter now, almost reflective) “I see what you mean. This isn’t just about isolated incidents—it’s about a larger, entrenched issue that we can’t afford to overlook anymore. We keep hearing about police brutality, but real change seems so slow. It’s like we’ve been stuck in the same cycle for years, and it’s heartbreaking.”

Jeeny: (nodding, her eyes steady, almost resolute) “Exactly. It’s not just about acknowledging that police brutality exists—it’s about addressing the systems that allow it to continue unchecked. The protests, the movements, they’re all a way of saying, ‘We’re not going to stay silent anymore. Change is necessary.’ But real change means getting to the heart of the problem: accountability, reform, and a shift in how law enforcement interacts with communities.”

Jack: (pauses, his expression serious as the weight of her words sinks in) “It’s frustrating, isn’t it? That something so fundamental—our right to be safe—has been ignored for so long. It shouldn’t take protests or civil unrest to get people to listen. But the fact that it still keeps happening shows how deeply entrenched this problem is.”

Jeeny: (smiling softly, her voice gentle, but with quiet resolve) “Yes. And the fact that we’re still having to fight for justice shows just how much work is left to be done. But every time someone speaks out, whether it’s Kaepernick or the countless others who are raising their voices, we’re pushing for the change that’s needed. It’s not enough to simply hope for it—we have to demand it.”

Host: The room feels quieter now, the weight of their conversation settling into something deeper. Jack turns from the window, his posture more relaxed, but his expression thoughtful. Jeeny watches him, a soft smile on her face, knowing that conversations like this are part of the long road toward change. The world outside continues its rhythm, but inside, there’s a shared recognition that change, though long overdue, is possible when we stand up and demand it.