𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . like many, I haven't posted for a few days - I felt that the best way for me to support the BAME communities right now was to mute my feed and to allow others (much more knowledgeable than I) to have a less 'noisy' space in which to speak up ・ I've engaged with people I've never come across before, listened to them eloquently educate the world and shared information where I can ・ I've exchanged emails with my MP on the abhorrent response of the Trump administration and on how this must become a catalyst for lasting change.⠀ ⠀ I've spent time learning, understanding and changing.⠀ ⠀ However, I'm saddened to see the shaming of white creators for 'having no respect' after posting normal content again ・ Shaming is what leads to silence and silence will not help right now ・ This isn't a trend, we need to keep the conversation going - and this might not always be by using our public platforms ... this can be conversations with friends & family, it can be spending time learning or simply engaging with those who have firsthand experience of the issues being fought against.⠀ ⠀ We are not perfect, we are learning and we are trying.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #mykindofcreative #everydaymagic #daysofsmallthings #ofquietmoments #slowdownwithstills #slowandsimpledays #quietchaotics #momentsofcalm #slowlived #sunlightphotography #goldenhours #clickedbyme #together #fightracism #fightracismnow #racismisreal #racismsucks #selfportraitproject #advancedselfie #loveeachother #theselfportraitist #selfreflection #standtogether #blacklivesmatter #blm #allyship #beanally #antiracism #antiracist #timeforchange (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBOc32BI-K/?igshid=1nh3x6fpx8k63
