Jan 20, 2025
Imma enjoy my last few hours of Trump not being in the White House
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Imma enjoy my last few hours of Trump not being in the White House
Tucker Carlson: “I’ll be tormented for a long time by the fact that I played a role in getting Donald Trump elected. And I want to say that I’m sorry for misleading people.”
Man please. Easy to apologize when you’ve reaped millions for the role you played and will never be affected by anything Trump has done.
Put that money where your apology is Tucker— Assist in the undoing of what you contributed to.
if someone came to your home and told you you had to get out because their parents lived there 50 years ago, you would call the police on them. you would think they are insane. you would rightly think they are out of their minds because having people who once lived in a place a hundred years ago does not give anyone today the right to take someone else's property. however, israel has been spreading the lie that somehow having people who lived on a land 3000 years ago gives them the right to take it from the indigenous population through theft, murder, gr@pe, and worse. i'm so proud of these university kids for seeing the truth.
Media I consumed in April!
The beginning of spring, where we as a society begin to yearn for the warm weather and sweet rays of sun, has begun to peek through. A glimpse of what summer will bring and give to us, along with the promise of spring. This month, I feel as though i’ve focused on rebuilding my habits and trying to become a more active person. Between reaching out and reconnecting with old friends and trying to spend more time with the ones I have, it’s been a month of rekindling for me for sure.
This month, I feel like I have been yearning for summer and that definitely shows in all of the media I have consumed. While I haven’t exactly been the most productive this month, I have definitely been enjoying myself and prioritizing mental health by consuming fun and comforting things. I truly hope you enjoy, or at least feel inspired and here are the things I have consumed in the hopeful month of April!
𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
☞ The Pressure to Conform
🪷 Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the pressure to conform to a hyper-sexualized image, one that’s both celebrated and critiqued. As Black women, where our feeds are flooded with images of glamour, wealth, and a very specific type of aesthetic appeal, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short if you can’t keep up. The portrayal of Black femininity through the lens of artists like Megan, Ice Spice, Sexyy Red, and Rubi Rose offers a powerful narrative of control and confidence, but when these portrayals become the standard against which all Black women are measured, it’s problematic. This isn’t about diminishing the achievements or creative expressions of these artists; rather, it’s about recognizing the complexity of their impact.
☞ Influence of Media on Perceptions
🪷 This generation of Black men, influenced by the images they consume in media, sometimes unknowingly perpetuate these standards, equating a Black woman’s worth with her ability to fit into this hyper-sexualized mold. It’s crucial to recognize that this perspective is deeply flawed. Our value isn’t defined by our sexuality or our willingness to conform to these standards. It’s defined by our character, our intelligence, our kindness, and our contributions to society.
☞ The Exhaustion of Unrealistic Standards
🪷 It’s exhausting, really. The constant bombardment of these images can make it feel like our worth is contingent upon our appearance and how closely it aligns with the glamorized, sexualized portrayal of Black femininity in the music industry. But let’s set the record straight: our worth is intrinsic, not something to be measured against a fabricated standard designed for entertainment and male gaze gratification.
☞ Rejecting Unrealistic Expectations
🪷 Here’s your sign to reject these unrealistic expectations. Embrace your individuality, your talents, and your dreams. Remember, the confidence and self-assuredness displayed by artists like Megan, Ice Spice, and Sexyy Red can be channeled in myriad ways, not just through sexuality. Their underlying message of empowerment is about owning your identity, speaking your truth, and living unapologetically—let that be the takeaway.
☞ Celebrating Diverse Black Womanhood
🪷 It’s time we shift the narrative. Let’s celebrate the diversity of Black womanhood, which encompasses far more than what’s seen in music videos and on social media. Our beauty, intelligence, and worth extend beyond the confines of the hyper-sexualized standards set forth by any industry. We are scholars, creators, leaders, and so much more.
☞ Building a Supportive Community of Black Women
🪷 So here’s to us, to embracing our full selves with grace and power. To knowing that our worth is immeasurable, our beauty is diverse, and our potential is limitless. Let’s navigate this world with the confidence of knowing who we are, rooted in the richness of our heritage, and unfazed by the fleeting trends of societal approval. Your light is needed, just as you are.
🪷 It's time for us to reclaim our narrative and celebrate our diverse and intrinsic worth. Let's challenge and dismantle the hyper-sexualized standards that have been imposed on us and embrace the full spectrum of our identities. Share this message with your friends, engage in conversations that uplift and empower, and use your platforms to highlight the true beauty and strength of Black womanhood. Together, we can create a supportive community that honors and respects our individuality. Your voice matters—let it be heard.
- 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞
Okay I need to know if this is relatable to anyone;
For a while now (post-2020 I wanna say, and that’s IF I REALLY had to put a time frame on it), I feel like I’ve been EXTREMELY influenced and impacted by the media I consume. If I watch something that really affects me emotionally, my body seems to have a physical/physiological response to it that often seems uncontrollable. I’ll actually feel sick, like genuinely, properly sick. It happened with doctor who recently, and it happened again with black panther: wakanda forever.
arguably those two pieces of media were incredibly moving, but I have to know, is anyone else finding themselves really REALLY immersed and influenced by the media they’re consuming ?