Now is the time like never before to get connected and get involved with your local and state representatives. Take ownership. Do not sit back and be silent. You have the right and freedom to express yourself. If you stay silent, you never know what is coming up next. Stay Woke. Somebody has an agenda and I don't believe all of us are going to be represented unless we take issues to the ballot box and vote. Gena Ross, PhD Public Policy and Administration Public Servant .