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So here’s something gross.

I was in a Lyft. And my driver was a fellow Black man. 

We’re getting along well enough. He’s talking more than I’d like, but whatever. He’s providing me a service.

But then he says, “You’re so pretty. What are you?”

Which is a question I’ve gotten pretty frequently in my life. It used to annoy me, but now I just roll with it, so I start my quick run down of my genetic background. But when I said, “I’m half Congolese.”

He said, “No! You’re too pretty to be Congolese.”

Bitch, what? Excuse me? Like, this dark skinned brother next to me just spewed internalized anti-Blackness at me like it was a fucking compliment? Was I supposed to appreciate that???? Am I supposed to validate that?

I told him to let me out.

I was mad at first, but now I’m mostly sad for him.

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My papa is so important to me, you guys. My whole life he has been absolutely and unconditionally devoted to my well being. Not a day goes by that I don't appreciate his support, his example, and the backbone he raised me to have. I am passionate, I am strong, and I love beyond my capacity. Thank you, pops, for all of that <3  

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"Put that Chocolate in the Light"

"Flirt with some bitches, but know I can't do a thing. Guess the company humors me. "