What's my part in the changes happening around me? That's a question I've wrestled with lately. What can "I" do?

I grew up a military brat, mostly overseas, in a united environment. It was a wonderful way to grow up; the only problem was I didn't see the struggle many have to live with due to their color, citizenship, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. I just saw friends and people I hadn't met yet.

I admit to being a total extrovert who assumes everyone wants to be friends. Not a bad way to look at the world but a bit naïve. This movement lately for social change has gotten me to think,...