I tend to avoid using "we" when talking about the black community but those of you who know me know that I am Puerto Rican and Afro-Bahamian. Those of you who know me also know that I do not pass as Afro-Bahamian... like, *at all*.

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Whilst I am proud of my heritage & culture, & empathize deeply with issues that affect my family/extended family, I just don't think it's fair for me to speak as part of the community when I've never once been subject to the issues surrounding them. I recognize my privilege.

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This thread is pretty useful for people like me & non-black people regarding this topic https://twitter.com/byersfilms/status/1265768645990526988?s=20

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