Emerson Green + King Episode 5:What Now?

Al Smith
13 hours ago
1 min read

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith.

Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up.

Not because of social media.

Not because it was “the thing to do.”

But because they used their voices.

We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, that hit me right in the chest.

I shared with them how, in the 90s, my classmates and I protested the Rodney King beating. Different decade. Same fire. Same questions. Same fear.

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to quiet ourselves.

Fear of being misunderstood.

Fear of consequences.

Fear for the safety of the people we love if we speak too loudly.

Last night reminded me why it matters to keep asking questions—especially as parents. Not to shut passion down, but to help young people understand why they stand where they stand.

This episode isn’t about telling kids what to think.

It’s about encouraging them to think deeply, speak thoughtfully, and stand intentionally.

Proud daddy moment.

Important conversation.

And a question worth asking all of us:

What now?

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