Heather wrote this song after she learned that a friend of hers had been verbally attacked because of her color while she was driving down the street. The lyrics to the song arose during Heather’s morning meditation, and she composed the music a week later. Benjy composed the piano accompaniment for this song.

Shantala is joined on this recording by: Bibi McGill on electric guitar, Tyia Wilson on vocals, and Jared May on bass.

The song is dedicated to the elimination of racism in our country and around the world. It is being released as a free download in order to encourage people to donate to organizations working for racial equity. Charity suggestions are below, and you can of course also choose a different one that speaks to your heart.

ACLU

Black Lives Matter

Black Resilience Fund

Black Visions Collective

Campaign Zero

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Oregon Food Bank/Mudbone Grown

Soul Fire Farm

Southern Poverty Law Center

Unicorn Riot

Musical Credits
Heather Wertheimer: Vocals, acoustic guitar
Benjy Wertheimer: Piano
Bibi McGill: Electric guitar
Tyia Wilson: Vocals
Jared May: Bass

Mixed and mastered by Benjy Wertheimer at Wolf Cub Studio in Portland, OR