We’re spreading these photos of John Boyega, and good we should. But in the midst of all that don’t ignore the haunted pain in his eyes. Or the tears running down his cheeks. There’s a brokenness there that’s been felt for generations. One sharp like shattered glass. It’s an aching that’s fueled outcry for years, we can’t ignore that
tragically, he’s right when he said he might not work after this. in the coming months or years, we need to be watchful to see how he is treated by mainstream Hollywood. we can’t ignore the outcry now, and we can’t ignore it once anti-black racism isn’t in the headlines anymore. he has been outspoken against racism from day one and he has been the target it of it since the force awakens. none of this is new from him. the pain has been there for years. he’s been speaking out for years and now he’s only getting louder. don’t only spread the photos, go listen to his speech. go read what he’s been posting on social media. but most importantly, don’t stop once this high has simmered down. don’t go back to ignoring it.


















