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Hi. I'm Andre. I'm making this thread to share things you should know about me and how I show up in this space.
1. In 2016, I started lugging a boulder around Los Angeles to demonstrate the burden that systemic places on the black psyche: http://bit.ly/2PAS2wI .
1. In 2016, I started lugging a boulder around Los Angeles to demonstrate the burden that systemic places on the black psyche: http://bit.ly/2PAS2wI .
2. Since then, I've become a student of nonviolent struggle and social change. I'm convinced that nonviolent struggle has to play an essential role in creating an antiracist society: http://bit.ly/2PAPrD4 .
3. I'm not talking to everyone. I'm only speaking to people that understand that we live in a racist society and want to do something about it. I'm not here to "reach across the aisle" or debate with opposers: http://bit.ly/2Ldx2xp .
4. I speak candidly, forcefully, playfully, and unapologetically about racism. I never aim to offend, but don't mind if I do. No amount of tone policing will work on me. If you don't like this channel, change it.
5. I don't worship white Jesus and have no interest in theologies that suggest I accept social injustice or entertain white nonsense. This is not up for debate: http://bit.ly/2VBzJwW .
6. Some love to ask if I hate white people. It's irrelevant. And if yt ppl were half as concerned with justice as they are with policing black feelings, they wouldn't have to keep asking that question. But for the record: http://bit.ly/2PBdO3h .
7. I believe that living in a racist society is entirely optional. It doesn't have to be this way. We can change it. I practice hope as a discipline and try to share that with my fellow antiracists.
8. I've spent the past few years reading every book I can get my hands on about social change, speaking with experts, working with activists, and taking classes on nonviolent struggle. I send out an email every week to share what I'm learning: http://bit.ly/2GIrZ2A .
9. My music is here: https://andrehenrymusic.bandcamp.com
10. I host a podcast w/ my friend @aliciatcrosby to explore practical insight on racial justice and social change: https://fanlink.to/hopeandhardpills
11. There’s a movement of others joining me in spreading this message by wearing it. You can find the shirt (and other items) here: https://andrehenrymusic.bandcamp.com/merch
12. And if you believe in this work, or it’s inspired you at all, you can be part of making it happen by becoming a patron: http://Patreon.com/andrehenry
