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It’s not a coincidence that Charlottesville has “very fine people” and Minneapolis has “thugs” but how do Black people even begin to process the president openly calling for our death? Deleted tweet or not the man is mobilizing his base and that’s terrifying...
Black lives are once again on the front lines trying to defend our humanity to this country once again ALL during a pandemic that also disproportionately kills us and this man has given further incentive to white supremacy. he literally put property before our lives
I’m so worried about not only the physical lives of Black people but mentally as well. I know it’s important to stay informed but we also need to know our limits and remember that social media is continuously circulating Black trauma for us to see.
So as many have stated, check in and have open honest conversations with each other. As many have stated it’s okay to take a break from all the social media to put your phone down and turn off the tv. Especially advocates and activists, please know that activist burnout is real
Don’t try to pour from an empty cup bc I promise one day away from the fight doesn’t diminish your efforts or discredit your work. Take care of yourself and return when you know you can.
And even though it’s been said it needs to continue to be said bc we still don’t hear it enough but to Black Men and Black Women are Black LGBTQ+ community as well as all other intersecting communities you are loved and our lives have value
Know that if you need to talk or vent whether we’re close or not, hell even a complete stranger tbh I’m here to listen and support. And as Deray often says, I love my Blackness. And yours.
Here’s also a thread I’ve found with mental health resources for people that would like them or to share with others. As someone who works to maintain their mental wellbeing as well I also have my own personal tips that help me if any are interested
https://twitter.com/mayarichardsun/status/1265676677549559809?s=21 https://twitter.com/mayarichardsun/status/1265676677549559809
https://twitter.com/mayarichardsun/status/1265676677549559809?s=21 https://twitter.com/mayarichardsun/status/1265676677549559809
Also take the time to really evaluate the company you’re keeping and determine whether or not they’re standing with you or remaining silent and complicit bc mentally that’s not gonna help you either. Drop the people that will weigh you down, this world will do that on its own
As I’ve said it before if your solidarity and allyship is conditional or performative, relinquish that title.
I know I tweet a lot of bs and trival stuff but if it’s the one tweet y’all choose to pay attention to I hope you choose this thread
