One of the most common sayings in the English language is "two steps forward, one step back." This phrase applies to many different situations and arguably can be applied to the current third-stage rebellion seen through the protests triggered by George Floyd's murder. Yet, as we think about whether this stage is a regression in progress, it is important to remember that during the Civil Rights Movement protestors were met with police dogs and fire hoses. During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, those fighting for freedom were met with rubber bullets. Very impactful response!