Not Lost; Just Wandering.

Free Association of thoughts. 29. 504. PLPC

[niggazinmoscow]

Rihanna’s Impact

[enji16]

Power In Numbers

Soooo I did a thing. I decided to do a fundraiser (2) by creating shirt designs. Mixing my passion of social justice with my passion of athleticism. Why the hell not?! Want to help support my volleyball addiction and be a voice against rape culture, you can do both at the same damn time!! Check out the links. Share with friends.

I am able to lower the price if that helps. I'd rather more people be vocal than to raise more money #AlFranken #AlFrankenResign #RapeCulture #StayWoke #MeToo #ImpeachTrump #WomensMarch #SorryNotSorry #SilenceBreaker #TimePOTY

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/sorrynotsorry?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_content=sorrynotsorry&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&side=front&type=1&zoom=false

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/powerinnumbers?ref=copy-link_social_desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-top-v3&utm_content=powerinnumbers&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&side=front&type=1&zoom=false

[enji16]

Dear black people

Hi black folks, mostly church goers and hoteps. I know yall gonna be upset when the lbgTq+ community wins its appeal against trump and the military issue. Just remember, there are black Trans people whose lives are still important in the Black Lives Matter movement. Try not to hate and/or displace anger onto the wrong people by remembeing that the system is still not made for Blacks. Understand that the numbers behind LGBTQ+ movements are larger in power, with more backing, and more tolerable than civil rights issues for 13% of the population. Remember although LBGTQ+ community may get victories before Blacks and Minorities, that blacks are usually still invisible in this same community. Similar to black LGBTQ+ being invisible to Black Lives Matter.

Goodnight tho.

[beardedrebutterofafkar]

They’re not going to win any appeal. The Supreme Court has already ruled they have no jurisdiction over military decisions. This is a military decision. The President is the only one who can overturn it, and I doubt he’s going to overturn his own decision.

Trans people do not belong in the military.

[enji16]

I yawned at your reply

[enji16]

Dear black people

Hi black folks, mostly church goers and hoteps. I know yall gonna be upset when the lbgTq+ community wins its appeal against trump and the military issue. Just remember, there are black Trans people whose lives are still important in the Black Lives Matter movement. Try not to hate and/or displace anger onto the wrong people by remembeing that the system is still not made for Blacks. Understand that the numbers behind LGBTQ+ movements are larger in power, with more backing, and more tolerable than civil rights issues for 13% of the population. Remember although LBGTQ+ community may get victories before Blacks and Minorities, that blacks are usually still invisible in this same community. Similar to black LGBTQ+ being invisible to Black Lives Matter. Goodnight tho.

[enji16]

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo

[localstarboy]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 turned into a BLACKXCAN

[revysprite-deactivated20170502]

I cannooooot

[elionking-deactivated20191020]

Man behind the counter said i cant even be mad at him

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😂😂😂

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[enji16]

The Civil War: A Romance Novel

I’ve always seen the monument thing as a tool to teach REAL history rather than as a celebration of whoever were part of preserving a confederacy.

For one group who stands behind the Confederacy as “heritage not hate”( I still don’t buy it) , yet benefiting from and trying to separate themselves from the history of slavery that their ancestors are synonymously apart of, sees it as a statement of Heritage and pride. If you can celebrate the heritage of a confederate flag, you kind of have to celebrate the history of it all. But instead want to ignore the parts that blatantly makes you and your ancestors racist/white supremacist, which you already are. It’s such disrespect and disgust to even want to wave such a symbol.

And then the other people, blacks and allies, see it as straight up hate, a history of enslavement, and white supremacy. Which is fact. It’s a slap in the face.

Of course, I’d rather not have to see any symbol of white supremacy waved pridefully in my face. On the flip side, perfect opportunity to point out and teach kids: Here are your local racists/white supremacist. These monuments are a symbol of that, here is the real and honest history behind what it meant to amerikkka and what it meant for blacks.

White amerikkka enjoy romanticizing events where blacks and minorities suffered at the hands of white supremacy. History as such should remain in history books and museums, not plastered openly as trophies. Why would you want to take pride in the destruction and oppression of others?

[enji16]

Before being introduced to volleyball at 13 years old, I had been playing basketball since I was about 5 years old. I was a tomboy, so I never understood the “girly” concept of spicing up uniforms, hair, faces that both my basketball and volleyball teammates did. In fact I hated spandex, I wore shorts over them until my senior year of high school. In college, I still wasn’t completely comfortable. played basketball and volleyball u until college. I played D1 volleyball for 4 years at Nicholls State University.  I chose volleyball because it was more challenging all around. Never have I ever wanted to quit basketball because it was too demanding of a sport, but to this day I still wonder why I choose vball because it’s physically and emotionally demanding in every aspect of athleticism  Lol talk about needing quick reflexes, quick thinking, strategy, hand eye coordination, agility, stamina… the list goes on. I had offers to play basketball in college, but volleyball (because women’s football wasn’t a thing then) gave me more of the adrenaline rush, aggressiveness I loved about being an athlete… not because it was an easy playing field or more girly. Tf?! And if you know me, there’s not much girly about me when it comes to sports. I still play competitively at 30 years old.

In response to the majority of the article http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/18659764/why-young-athletes-flocking-volleyball-not-basketball-record-numbers#,  I feel like Vicki L. Friedman took the comments that fit his goal. Most of the selected comments were based off of personal preference more so than atheltic gain and ability in the sport of volleyball. I guess we all like certain sports based on our personal preference as individuals. Unlike Flynn, we can appreciate each sport for what they offer to US, without tearing another down. Like many things dealing with women, the toughness of the sport was diminished to addressing appeal through uniform and “ribbons”.  Also,  players not  liking contact beacuse of “germs and sweat”,   He just took it and ran with it on specific personal preferences. Btw if you don’t like germs/sweat, sorry to tell you that the balls are saturated in sweat after a play. I just wonder how volleyball would be looked at if was looked at from the men’s side of the sport. Would those sexist bias still stand? Would it still be “easier” concept to grasp or even “girly”?

As far as the more African Americans are coming to the sport comment because it is a social norm, here is my opinion: Growing up in the hood, volleyball like many sports were not marketed to the African American community. The big sports were basketball, football, and track. It wasn’t particularly available in our communities, neither were there coaches who were able to offer club teams or lessons at a reasonable price. Volleyball was more so a “white” sport, like gymnastics, where you see a lot of whites participating and not many African American representation. Luckily, when I stumbled upon volleyball at 13 years old, a coach by the name of Dannny Santiago who was able to front money for our teams’ tournaments when parents couldn’t afford the entire fee. He also allowed me to help him coach and coach other teams in exchange for free lessons. I think more African Americans are coming into the sport because we see representation and because we don’t see it as an exclusive club. Play whichever sport you love!! We can all agree to respect each sport for their own benefits and challenges. And I say that as I’m preparing mentally to practice and play sand volleyball. So to another day of enjoying the game for what it brings to me.

[enji16]

Listen to me rambling in silence… because I’m exhausted.

[bobbijaxxx]

White Privilege must b nice

[mangoluvah]

Skittles and an Arizona that he BOUGHT

[enji16]

My position during a Trump presidency (unless proven otherwise). ameriKKKa. Land of the white supremacy and oppressed. Why should I stand for a flag/anthem that doesn’t represent me or many of my brothers and sisters?! (Rhetorical question) you can keep the “That’s disrespectful to soldiers who fought for…” My ancestors fought for and died for equal rights and justice too, HERE in amerikkka. Everyday this country disrespects people of color, women, mentally unstable, lbgtq, disabled… and it’s nothing against soldiers because once the uniform is off they’re just another _____ fighting for the same. They’re the only ones I’ll stand for. Only ones I’ll stand with are the ones who are fighting for the same. Until then, I’m good. 😙✌💺

[enji16]

Skepticism of “All” Inclusive.

I am having uneasy thoughts about the Women’s March. Just thinking about the history of POC being put on the back burner when it comes to movements. Like with women’ suffrage act and white women being able to vote and black women left to fend for self. Feminism not representing POC and often ignoring events when Women of Color are violated at the hands of society/men. Because sadly… “all” blah blah blah marches usually represent the majority. Or socially accepted/norm group.   It’s just saying don’t leave POC out or ask us to silence our struggle. Don’t forget about the people who are not the norm group.Think about women’s pay wage gap. The average for all women is 79% compared to white men. The average for black women is (i believe) 61%. For Hispanic 54%. So when fighting so equal pay, it’s like wellll this group is getting paid this amount while there are POC still suffering at this amount. Doesn’t look equal to me, but we’re all women fighting for “equality” basically for the ones already ahead.Think about marches that are for black equality/empowerment. It usually represent heterosexual CIS blacks. And LGB who pass a heterosexual. Often black LGBTQ… are left out to fend for self once the smoke clears for equality. We see that time and time again. I wrote about this in a previous note.I think it’s a phenomenal that happens unintentionally, but it happens. And it continues to create branches that also needs validating… which is not a bad thing. It’s only a bad thing when people want to ignore those branches by saying “all”. Yes, we wish ALL people could be fairly and equally represented, but we’re not there yet.In the midst of skepticism, it is also important to let our voices be heard and presence seen within these movements to let others see us as not sitting down. It is a bitter feeling knowing history, but what will being bitter and gossiping among ourselves do to help progress? May as well get out there. During and afterwards continuing to empower our people/ignored group to stand up, organize, and fight… because we always have to fight the additional fight once the “all” have won.

[enji16]

Are you your parents close?!

With MLK Jr Day yesterday, Inauguration Day being Friday, Women's Marches scheduled this weekend, I'm curious. I've asked similar questions before and a handful (literally) answered. I'm asking again to gain additional insight since it appears people are more open to dialogue in these chaotic times.

Have you ever asked your parents what side of history they were on during Civil Rights Movement? Equal Rights Amendment and Reproductive Rights?

Is your stance on Civil Rights the same or different than theirs? Is you stance on Equal Rights for Women and Reproductive Rights the same of different than theirs?

If it's different, do you all agree to disagree to keep the peace or do you stand up to your parents' beliefs?

If yalls stance is the same, have you ever challenged your thought process or has it always been what was taught was right?

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[onlyprincegifs]

[cineplicit]

[howtobeterrell-deactivated20141]

Look at how disgusted he is by the very notion that she could touch his hair too without permission

[setscarylazerstomaximumcaptain-]

Pay close attention folks.

VERY close attention folks.

This is the nature of everyone else vs. black people’s hair summed up in two gifs.

You touch ours willy-fucking nilly but are repulsed when someone DARES to invade your precious boundaries. I see you double standard, I fucking see you. 

[akaniiism]

The body language says it all…. I myself have the privilege of being the big scary looking black man so I have only had one interaction of this “petting” with another adult (21yrs ^) in regard to my hair since I started my Locs. Since I follow plenty of natural sisters I get y’all’s accounts of these incidences and to deal with this on a regular basis I honestly don’t see how y’all do it.

[ruffledunderwear-deactivated201]

This really pisses me off. SO FUCKING MUCH.

[milas-universe]

He almost took flight.

[badgyal-k-deactivated20190901]

Solidarity is not real.

[munroesdream]

They do this all the time and get offended when you dodge them and tell them to get back and not touch you

[grandpaq]

Smh