The past and recent mass shootings in Brooklyn, NY and Laguna Hills, CA once again bring into sharp focus the rise of hate crimes in the US against marginalized groups. The following headline read: "We do not feel safe": Many Black Americans experiencing grief and trauma. One person noted: "Its hard to heal a wound that is continuously reopened...and the scars are deep." Yes, some of us are exhausted, numb, and want to retreat, however this concept of collective caring and grief requires our attention and connection. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com.