Just days after her daughter was murdered by a reported white supremacist, Susan Bro delivered a heartfelt public eulogy.
Heather Heyer died Saturday after being hit by a car allegedly driven by 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Wednesday, Bro stood on stage at the Paramount Theater and delivered a speech she no doubt wishes she’d never have to give.
In just under seven minutes, Bro spoke poignant words of love and wisdom that we can all learn from.
“Find what’s wrong, don’t ignore it, don’t look the other way,” Bro said. “Say to yourself, ‘What can I do to make a difference?’ And that’s how you’re going to make my child’s death worthwhile.”
“I want this to spread. I don’t want this to die. This is just the beginning of Heather’s legacy,” she continued.
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On Twitter, celebrities, activists, influencers, and member of the news media shared their favorite moments from Bro’s eulogy.
Heather Heyer died far too soon, but she died doing something she believed in. The best way we can help preserve her legacy is to fight on.
Racism and hate should have no place in our society. Hayer stood up for what she believed in and fought for a better world for all.
Want to get involved? Check out this list of 16 things you can do right now to fight for equality and against hate.
