Rest in Power: Honoring the Legacy of Those Lost
From Dream to Tupac, a New Phrase for Mourning
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the phrase "rest in power" has emerged as a powerful alternative to the traditional "rest in peace." This phrase suggests that even in death, the legacy of those lost continues to live on.
Rest in power honours those who have fought for justice and equality, and whose impact on the world will continue to be felt long after they are gone. It is a way to celebrate their lives and to continue their work in their absence.
While "rest in peace" offers mourners a sense of closure and acceptance, "rest in power" suggests that the fight is not over. It is a call to action, a reminder that we must continue to work for the change that they believed in.
Rest in power, Dream. Rest in power, Tupac. Rest in power, Sandra Bland. You will never be forgotten.
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