there aren’t any visuals of myself on this page so if you missed a couple episodes it might not be clear that I am a black woman. I’ve been dealing with racism before I even understood what it was. It’s been a complicated journey that we will get into later because right now I want to draw your attention to the cases/protests occurring in the US. Please do what you can to support them— whether that’s in person or from a distance with donating, signing petitions, and spreading education/information. I’m not going to expand too much on this because full disclosure, I’m very upset right now. For my own sanity, I have to limit how much I engage with these current events. At the very least, I would like to say it’s not enough to say you’re not racist but you must actively be antiracist. To say nothing, to DO nothing, at this point in time is to be complicit. The silence and lack of action from the white and nonblack people I thought I could consider a friend has been incredibly disappointing. It’s definitely caused me to reevaluate things. If you are unsure where to begin, google can get you on the right track. There are plenty of resources out there unpacking racism and how to be antiracist. Education on the origins of the police and alternatives to calling them are available; the cops might be a comfort to you but they can be a very real threat to visible minorities specifically black and indigenous folks. Call out your racist family members, your racist friends, and racist strangers. Being antiracist is showing up for black people always, and not only when they’re watching. Show up every time and not just when it’s trending. Keep in mind this is something we cannot turn off and we live with it every day. Being black is wonderful. The implications of it? Not so much. Do the work and don’t ask your black friends, we’re tired. Again, google is your best friend if you’re uncertain. For my black folks, do what you need to do for your mental health. Take it easy. Step away from the news. And no matter how they treat us, we matter. Always https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1QtjdDiF2/?igshid=1i6efegmy2gzq
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