10:03:16 From Helga Reihl : Hello everybody, I am from Germany. Sorry for being here without video. Will join with Video later. 10:05:03 From Oliver Solano Watson : Hello all. Nice to Be here and see you once again. So happy to keep Connected. 10:22:53 From Tracy Seffers : Longing 10:22:54 From Alisha Ramcharitar : I felt like you were all in the room with me :) 10:22:56 From Mauricio Aguilar : Struggle 10:22:56 From Michelle Muth : Write 10:23:01 From Greg Whitt : Easing 10:23:02 From Ron Pulley : rejuvinate 10:23:03 From Heathor Kulber : gratitude 10:23:03 From arthurian : peace 10:23:05 From tom : jazz 10:23:06 From Jim Boneau : breath 10:23:07 From Katy Gaughan : listen 10:23:07 From Craig : Connection 10:23:08 From jens schumann : heartpower 10:23:09 From Juliana Linares : SURRENDER 10:23:09 From Jim Oshinsky : enough 10:23:10 From carmenvelez : Thanks 10:23:12 From Oliver Solano Watson : TRUST 10:23:14 From Sol Bautista : Peace 10:23:15 From Lulu in Vancouver : Love 10:23:16 From Seve Velasco : emotion 10:23:18 From Diane Scarcella--Pensylvania : stillness 10:23:19 From Vasundhara Das : Silence 10:26:52 From Jim Boneau : will do 10:30:49 From Galit Shezifi’s iPad : wow that’s powerfull 10:32:40 From Craig : Did you share your drums with the crowd? 10:45:24 From Heathor Kulber : Do you think you need to take temps on the outdoor circles? 10:45:27 From Michelle Muth : What about circle with found instruments people bring from home? 10:46:48 From Heathor Kulber : But even signing the waiver - the pen - the clipboard 10:47:27 From Alisha Ramcharitar : Maybe one individual waiver per person? More paper but less sharing? Obvs everyone bring own pen 11:03:42 From Craig : Frustrated because its not safe to be out in the community doing the work! 11:03:43 From Mauricio Aguilar : It's not enough to understand that racism exists. We are being called to action 11:03:53 From Tracy Seffers : Visceral connection as a mother with the feelings of loss and grief and rage in the black community. 11:03:58 From Jim Oshinsky : I would appreciate suggestions for talking to conservatives about race in ways that will help them stay engaged rather than be over defensive. 11:04:09 From johnfitzgerald : Ironic and tragic that kneeling is a posture of Prayer, but was used as a posture denying life. 11:04:16 From DRUMSTRONG : There’s power in unity and we are unified in our common purpose and modus 11:04:17 From jens schumann : feels good to share same emotions in different places 11:04:56 From tom : If you know a racist, have him or her listen to the music of Duke Ellington 11:05:05 From donnamass : Drumming is a Perfect way to reduce anxiety, anger, depression…and many other emotions. IT IS A TOOL FOR HEALING. 11:05:08 From Heathor Kulber : We need to encourage more participation from people of color & get them more involved in their own culture? 11:05:27 From Michael & Tanja : how to respectfully signal to others that they probably should think twice 11:05:46 From DRUMSTRONG : Check out the Rhythm Alliance for Justice effort https://www.facebook.com/groups/3129719317074587/?ref=br_tf&epa=SEARCH_BOX 11:05:54 From Sol Bautista : Our drumming community has been accustomed to helping promote inclusion from time immemorial - in bringing about value and appreciation to individuals and groups in different populations. This strength becomes a natural strength for this particular challenge. 11:05:58 From Mary Tolena : Arthur: Think globally, act locally, think personally 11:06:22 From Ron Pulley : First time I have been in a safe space with the intention to share with others and hear their views on the topic and share mine, or better yet find mine. Glad I joined today 11:08:11 From tom : we are all Africans This isn't poetry, it is science 11:09:13 From Greg Whitt : As a student of indigenous drumming, my privilege gives me more access to those cultures than many people who are descendants of those cultures. Of course there’s going to be resentment. 11:11:07 From tom : ignorance is the enemy of the people, especially for the ignorant 11:13:01 From Greg Whitt : Parnterships are likely essential to helping us reach people in different places, of different color, and with different perspectives. 11:13:22 From Alisha Ramcharitar : I have to leave the call to feed my son. Thanks again Mary for initiating this conversation here. I'm continually so grateful to have the privilege of being a part of this community. 11:15:42 From Katy Gaughan : Drum for and hour, converse from an hour 11:16:56 From DRUMSTRONG : We're listening. And we're just gonna drum. Drum our caring. Drum our sadness. Drum our hope. Drum our frustrations. Drum our anger. Drum our expectations. Drum our hearts. Together and A Part we share our voice in rhythmic unison to create a sound vibe. All benefit. We're listening. And we're just gonna drum. Drum our caring. Drum our sadness. Drum our hope. Drum our frustrations. Drum our anger. Drum our expectations. Drum our hearts. Together and A Part we share our voice in rhythmic unison to create a sound vibe. All benefit. We're listening. And we're just gonna drum. Drum our caring. Drum our sadness. Drum our hope. Drum our frustrations. Drum our anger. Drum our expectations. Drum our hearts. Together and A Part we share our voice in rhythmic unison to create a sound vibe. All benefit. 11:17:55 From Katy Gaughan : If you want to hear about the BLM Zoom drum circle, email me at katy@katygaughan.com 11:18:25 From DRUMSTRONG : Katy, let’s talk. 11:18:25 From Seve Velasco : Hi Mary I want to share wednesdays jump time 11:18:42 From Brenda Myers : Is Arthur’s album available on Apple Tunes? 11:18:50 From Lulu in Vancouver : Thank you Mary and Katy, so important! 11:19:06 From Jim Oshinsky : Thank you all — 11:19:24 From jens schumann : Thank you all !! 11:20:03 From Oliver Solano Watson : Thank you Mary for creating this Space!!!! 11:20:16 From Greg Whitt : Thanks Everyone! :) 11:20:30 From Ron Pulley : Cheers all! 11:20:36 From Vasundhara Das : Thank you!! 11:20:46 From Oliver Solano Watson : See you all and thank you!!!! Happy drumming 11:20:55 From Katy Gaughan : Thank you Mary! 11:20:59 From Sol Bautista : Thank you Mary! 11:21:02 From Galit Shezifi’s iPad : thx so much 11:21:05 From Shelley Allen : vvthank you 11:21:11 From Sol Bautista : Thanks Katy! 11:21:17 From Shelley Allen : thank you!,,, 11:22:07 From Greg Whitt : Katy Gaughan! Love you, sweet friend! 11:22:12 From Leonora : thank you everyone! 11:24:31 From DRUMSTRONG To Mary Tolena(privately) : You are such a force!