#ahmoudarbery

[witch-in-pointy-hat]

Just learned about Breonna Taylor. A black woman who was shot eight times by police officers who forced their way into her home. She was killed on March 13. Two months later I have just heard about her because of #runwithmaud. It should not take a black man getting shot for another woman to see justice or a trial. They broke into her home without even a warrant for her arrest, clearly violating her fourth amendment rights. She deserves our outrage and justice.

[cancerian-woman]

I’m tired of this.

I am sick of seeing black people die while white police officers get away with murder.

OUR LIVES MATTER.

Our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and more matter!

No one gets how we feel. Everyone wants to justify our emotions. You can watch a movie about black people, you can read a book about us, study the culture but you’ll never get how we feel.

We have a lot to be fucking mad about!

if this makes you uncomfortable you needed to see this post.

SAY ALL OF THEIR NAMES. THEY MATTERED.

THEY WERE ALL MURDERED. There’s no justification. They deserved to live another day.

[molothoo]

Bottom line is... these cops wouldn’t even be standing trial if it weren’t for the riots. You can condemn it all you want while praising only the protesters...but we went from just the one officer being charged (which is success in of itself and that’s saying a lot) to ALL four officers being charged with 2nd degree murder; and people think we got there from protesting peacefully?? When:

Colin Kaepernick protested PEACFULLY and all he got was black listed

They protested in Ferguson, and all the activist were murdered (May they all rest in power ✊🏾)

And we protested for Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman’s big racist ass is out signing autographs

In a lot of cases (like this one) protesting only brings awareness, but it’s the riots that brought the results. But anyway, if you’re still upset about all the rioting this summer save yourself the embarrassment of being a hypocrite by not celebrating these riots this summer either:

Pride

Independence Day

Labor Day

[yuedee]

#blacklivesmatter You can't take the people of color out of pride because black people started it. Remember Marsha P. Johnson, remember #Stonewall, remember all of those who fought there. We as white folks have to use our privileges to help them fight so one day we reach true equality. We have to stand up for them and help them, and protect them. This is our responsibility. We can't let those murders continue. And no. It is not just America. We have to support them everywhere in the world. Every white person is obligated to use their privilege to help. Remember #georgefloyd, remember #ahmoudarbery, remember #breonnataylor remember every single one of them and do everything you can to stop this madness. . . #pride #rainbow #art #blackwoman #whitepeople https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4zx8FDInm/?igshid=1fjuc1tafrkl6

[macaknight]

George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children?

Experts in child psychology explain how parents can begin conversations about racial violence and answer some of kids' most painful question

During this trying times, and the numerous protest held, specially, in the United States, many parents are worried about what to tell their children or how to talk about the current situation or racism in general. To talk openly about a problem is to make it visible and quite possible, end it. It’s not the solution, but it’s an important step to take. This conversation are not only for POC, white people need to adress this as well. Being “colorblind” is not a legitimate position.

[rebellconquerer]

I haven't posted much this week because honestly I just couldn't. I haven't watched the full video and I have no intention of ever watching it because I have seen enough death in the last 3 months, thank you very much, and I do not need to witness a murder to know that it is wrong. We have all been through this countless times since... well just since. Still, I am unsure of why this one, out of the many, has caused this much uproar. I can only say what affected me the most : the absolute comfort of the officer kneeling on #GeorgeFloyd's neck. The certainty that seemed to shine through that though he was being filmed, it would be ok for him. The fact that 3 other officers stood there and ensured that a murder went uninterrupted. I have always been sad and angry after these events, but this time I have been filled with rage. A burning, uncomfortable thing that I dare not look at too hard for fear I will start screaming and will never stop. I understand the protestors. Hell, I understand the rioters. Many people still seem obsessed with the disorder and violence towards property that is happening, hastening to call once again that this is not the way. They love to drag MLK's memory up and down the street asking what would he do. We'll never know. He was murdered by the majority while being non-violent. You see, protests aren't supposed to be comfortable. They are supposed to make people look, make people angry, make people inconvenienced. They are supposed to make you say this experience is terrible and upsetting, how do I ensure it doesn't happen again. That feeling you get when you watch a car burning in the middle of the street, that feeling when you want to go somewhere and are unsure if you will get there because there are so many obstacles in the way? That's what we're aiming for. Now take that feeling and ask yourself again, how do I make sure this never happens again. If your answer stops at what to do with the protestors and not how to fix the cause of the protesting, congratulations. You've identified your bias.

[artista-ma]

Black Lives Matter! Every life matters, and no one may use his power to oppress, segregate, or profile those around him. I have my trust in the police, but from experience, i also have my doubts. They have the power to make a difference, but still make the same mistakes. To all my Black Brothers be Safe! Be Proud! Be Strong! (i won't use African American here, because this is a worldwide call) #blacklivesmatter #black #georgefloyd #justice #ahmoudarbery #weareone #throwback #oldart #blackheroes https://www.instagram.com/p/CA236RgAFb5/?igshid=zvuiq9xqhgtc

[artista-ma]

Black Lives Matter! Every life matters, and no one may use his power to oppress, segregate, or profile those around him. I have my trust in the police, but from experience, i also have my doubts. They have the power to make a difference, but still make the same mistakes. To all my Black Brothers be Safe! Be Proud! Be Strong! (i won't use African American here, because this is a worldwide call) #blacklivesmatter #black #georgefloyd #justice #ahmoudarbery #weareone #throwback #oldart #blackheroes https://www.instagram.com/p/CA23fYTgg0o/?igshid=c7tjguah7zlf