In this photo, a "Blue Lives Matter" flag flies high on the city council office—a place with a tough history around racial issues, including being known as a sundown town. This flag is often seen as a response to the Black Lives Matter movement and stirs a lot of emotions. While some see it as a show of support for the police, others view it as dismissive of the real problems of racial injustice and police brutality that are still very much alive today. For residents of [this town], especially those from marginalized communities, this flag is a daily, visual reminder of ongoing struggles and divisions. It shapes how they feel in their own community—sometimes safe, sometimes not—and influences their interactions, especially with law enforcement. This flag can make navigating daily life more complicated, reminding those who feel targeted by it of the broad support institutions that haven't always protected them receive. The fact that this flag is up there, waving over everyone's heads, really highlights the need for deeper conversations in our communities. What do the symbols we choose say about our values? For those who feel alienated or threatened by this flag, it serves as a call to keep pushing for change, to keep advocating for a community where everyone feels included and respected.