Unite to Save America (USA)

At what point do we decide it is time to fight for what we say is important to us? When is "enough" enough? It does not matter whether you are a Republican, a Democrat, a Libertarian, or an Independent—our shared humanity is greater than any political identity. It does not matter whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, or of any other faith—at the heart of every belief system is compassion and care for one another. It does not matter the color of your skin, your culture, or your background—for we all belong to one human family, breathing the same air, walking the same earth.

What truly matters is love, kindness, empathy, and care. What matters is ensuring that every person has food on the table, a safe place to live, schools that nurture their children, communities that protect their health, and a society that values both people and planet. The strength of America has never been in sameness, but in celebrating diversity and building something greater together.

But today, division threatens to pull us apart. Hatred and distrust erode the very foundation of our unity. To heal, we must stand together. We must lift our voices, cast our votes, and use the quiet but powerful influence we each hold: where and how we spend our money.

Economic blackouts—days of intentional pause from consumer spending—remind corporations and leaders that every coin matters. Small dollars build empires, and small dollars can shift them, too. When we choose not to spend on unnecessary things, when we direct our resources only toward businesses and organizations that uphold freedom, dignity, respect, and equity, we send a message louder than anger: we will not fund oppression, but we will fund hope.

Unity means action. Unity means care. Unity means ensuring that those who seek to divide us do not win—not because we shouted louder, but because we stood together, lived with purpose, and remembered our shared destiny.

Let us pass on a legacy of unity, courage, and justice. Let our children look back and see that in a time of great division, we chose to rise together—one people, one nation, moving forward with strength, compassion, and the healing power of unity.

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by Dilsa Saunders Bailey, an author who wants the story told to future generations about how we overcame division and became a unified human race. Check out her latest book of short stories, The Summer Tales of Shadow.

The Summer Tales of Shadow isn’t just a story—it’s an unforgettable journey into history, family, and resilience. Set in the pivotal summer of 1968, Shadow’s world is shaped by love, legacy, and the uncertainties of integration.