“Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.” – Bruce Lee

The “We Are Bruce Lee” exhibition team joins social justice and racial equity organizations across the country in condemning all forms of violence against people based on the color of their skin.

The surge in blind attacks against Asian seniors — the most vulnerable in our community — must not be used to drive a wedge between communities of color, as we share histories of oppression and exclusion. We must hold individuals accountable and recognize that perpetrators and heroes come in all colors.

In one scene from the 1973 film "Enter the Dragon," Williams, played by African American actor Jim Kelly, is walking down the street when a police car suddenly pulls up behind him.

Two white cops get out and start harassing Williams for no particular reason. They search him and find a ticket to Hong Kong via Hawaii.

"You're not going to Hawaii!" one cop sneers.

Without a word, Williams, a martial arts expert, proceeds to methodically beat up the cops, even throwing one through a wooden fence. He then steals the police car and drives away.

The scene had no relevance to the overall plot but probably enthralled African Americans who have experienced decades of police brutality. Finally, a black man gave the cops what they deserved.