#ThoughtPoetsOpinion

Some thoughts, Some photography, Some random inspiration

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I know because of the war I’ve been fighting I have so much to be thankful for. It’s not even a question that I have been through a lot. It’s not even a question that it’s been hard. With all of that being said I have never felt as strong as I feel now. I know despite all the fuck shit my powers can’t be stopped. I am unstoppable. And I have God and my community to thank for that.. So thank you.. __________________________________ All that being said for #BlackFriday I will be releasing my final installment of my visual series (FTP) Fuck The Police Log.. __________________________________ I believe that we will win.. #defundCPD #WorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutCPD https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEFnHfA5mv/?igshid=18bsi7d0m32zv

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DayedVelasquez, 17, produced the 90ft x 12 ft work on canvas with First Defense Legal Aid. __________________________________ No matter what happens with our city in this moment these things are still more important.. #WeKeepUsSafe #defundCPD #protectblackwomen I believe that we will win.. DefundCPD #Fuck12 #TakeBackTheBudget #BootTheBudget #WorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutPolice https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-1_44Aqi6/?igshid=cxigzgaufurk

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#CloseHomanSquare remains a non-negotiable for holdouts on city counsel as budget talks come to a head tomorrow, less than 2% of people under arrest can get a lawyer in Chicago custody due to incommunicado detention, and court actions against CPD escalate.. #DefundCPD #Fuck12 #TakeBackTheBudget #BootTheBudget #WorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutPolice https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-1fzoAlG9/?igshid=54lw8o5gvsrc

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#CloseHomanSquare remains a non-negotiable for holdouts on city counsel as budget talks come to a head tomorrow, less than 2% of people under arrest can get a lawyer in Chicago custody due to incommunicado detention, and court actions against CPD escalate.. #DefundCPD #Fuck12 #TakeBackTheBudget #BootTheBudget #WorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutPolice https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-1Rh4giHd/?igshid=dc5sty6f9392

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Along the 290 at Homan exit, lawyers and local peace workers dropped a banner facing the infamous Homan Square as the sun set, traffic slowed and the skyline watched from a distance far from the westside.. #DefundCPD #Fuck12 #TakeBackTheBudget #BootTheBudget #WorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutPolice https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-0ygSgOSi/?igshid=g7uobdkqh0lu

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It’s never easy to manifest your destiny..I can’t say enough how much I appreciate everyone for allowing me to show you some of my world. I have been crying and healing. Creating and unlearning. Letting go and welcoming in my peace of mind. To see everyone gravitate to something that is beautiful and painful to talk about is incredible..all I can say is this.. _______________________________ It’s still #defundCPD #fuck12 #AWorldWithoutPolice #ChicagoWithoutCPD #WeKeepUsSafe _______________________________ I believe that we will win.. Sincerely #ThoughtPoetsOpinion https://www.instagram.com/p/CHipA02gzQG/?igshid=1uil2y6k08n3t

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Our ability to win every war we don’t deserve to be in shows the persistence of our love for our future. We battle and still build community. We fall and still create the path for our children and the world they need next. We aren’t vanishing like you want. We aren’t the death of your ignorance. We are angels destined to change society in the form of delinquents. We are the answer to unchanged histories you know of. We simply are..#defundCPD #aworldwithoutpolice #chicagowithoutcpd _______________________________ (#iKnowFolksAss) The Interlude _______________________________ @ari_fauna (Stylist) @countingtiaras (lead make up artist ) @maryjade_773 (second lead make up artist) @whoisjournee (asst. photographer) @Tbanksmultis @hoodpiscesheaux @lisadecibel @leevstree @SchenayMosley @naira.bills @solothedweeb @iiosayijoii @journeyswithjenna @defundcpd @blackmadinah https://www.instagram.com/p/CHgX4XCjWq2/?igshid=ju5z1uhz2edu

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#WalterWallaceJr is another reason why I hate police. #BreonnaTaylor keeps reminding me that my sister and grandmother are not safe, even in the crib. As tired as I am I will die before I let my voice not be heard when it comes to fighting for freedom. That’s just what it is.. Today we’re occupying space in honor of #walterwallace slide..#defundCPD #worldwithoutpolice https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_ePntglES/?igshid=6ynn8bo3q3io

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Just submitted to @SouthSideWeekly a project that means the world to me because it talks about what a world would look like without police for black and brown folks.. I can’t wait for y’all to see it.. (#iKnowFolksAss) The Interlude [SOON].. https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2mDZNALBy/?igshid=1qxbmshwgfl62

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If you got a problem you can meet me in the sky..#HeartMelanin https://www.instagram.com/p/CARoJrqgx5N/?igshid=1uhqtvx6m1rdy

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Decided to run out my crib to the corner store to buy some incense and I thought about it..why not tell a story that most people don’t care about because of this virus outbreak? Why not show how powerful the land is even during a crisis? Why not show the world that our power isn’t condemned just because of a bad moment in time. We’ve survived worse. We are quarantined everyday of our lives in the hood..But ain’t no one hearing me though.. (Might do this again) #covid_19 #corona #hoodshit #HeartMelanin https://www.instagram.com/p/B-TA4eJAE_0/?igshid=fsbdg3rs6gw8

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While sadness is my second home I realize that not everyone wishes to be so comfortable with it’s many ways and shadows. I suggest to all during this time to take it easy on yourself as you reflect on your life and it’s choices. Show love more and check on those you care for the most. Yes this quarantine can become like a prison in the mind but only if you allow it to. Avoid the sadness and help someone move away from theirs as well..sincerely #ThoughtPoetsOpinion..#HeartMelanin https://www.instagram.com/p/B90PZvLAJWK/?igshid=u0mcq5be8eep

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Fighting against my worry or depression has always been a war for me since I learned what melancholy even was. Since I was smart enough to form tears from knowing sadness. I’ve never strayed away from this perspective and foundation that resides in my soul. Give me the sad music and let me reflect on a moving train throughout the mountains. Sadness has always been my comfort place. A universe I’m familiar with all too well.. https://www.instagram.com/p/B90O3iOgq5w/?igshid=s86utia9cplc

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I’ve always quarantined myself when I’m sad, these moments are no different. I guess being forced to feel your emotions is something the entire world is being forced to do now..#HeartMelanin https://www.instagram.com/p/B90ORq6Ak0y/?igshid=1614d5f3xfsgj

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So I’m just manifesting energies to help others. Yes it hurts that I’ve lost folks and I’m still figuring out how to process. But right now I’m in a state of not feeling down. I’m trying to be better for others even if I can’t for myself. It’s working for now. For how long I don’t know, but for now it’s the move.. https://www.instagram.com/p/B71cchXA1mK/?igshid=1o41623fbkl8x

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Finishing the inspiration to not kneel over has been very simple these days. I just avoid my own damned issues and create with them to help someone else. Yes it’s not ideal, maybe not even healthy. But when my story resembles yours you’ll see how hard it is to judge.. https://www.instagram.com/p/B71cBTGgbUa/?igshid=ewme4022tqz0

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Lately I’ve been avoiding processing hurt and I’ve just been trying my very best to manifest the emotion through my art. I just don’t feel like tears wasted sitting on a front porch will help anyone. My powers to inspire someone to love those around them will though.. https://www.instagram.com/p/B71bwNggTmH/?igshid=1pf5k58bf0aru