(1/8) Just another reason we need #Blackfeminism, a feminism that wants the best for all women, regardless of race/ethnicity. A man, we'll call him Tommy, works with another man, we'll call him Bill, on a business matter. Bill takes his time getting info to Tommy and never...
(2/8) picks up the phone to handle business. But, Tommy continues to give Bill the #benefitofthedoubt, doesn't speak ill of him, and works with him. Bill will make a hefty penny off the business transaction. Now let's introduce Tiffany, another agent in the business deal...
(3/8) Tiffany is really responsive, keeps Tommy updated, and is so excited about his successful business dealings. Tiffany asks another woman to give Tommy a heads up. Tommy responds that if Tiffany wants to proceed, she better tell him herself...
(4/8) Now of course, she was going to do that. She's really good at her job. Here's the point of this thread, most men, regardless of skin color, will give other men the #benefitofthedoubt. Women don't do that. Women will tear each other down, vote in their own worst interest...
(5/8) and that of other women, and just be plain nasty to other women. As women, we have to do better. We should want to do better. Even if we don't know each other, we should care enough about ourselves, others, and future women to be kind to each other and operate in ways...
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