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Okay, a short thread of my thoughts on covering George Floyd and the developing story of the protests etc.
First, I'd never be afraid to cover a topic in fear of losing listeners.
But the thing is, I don't feel like my personal opinion is that important at this moment.. 1/
First, I'd never be afraid to cover a topic in fear of losing listeners.
But the thing is, I don't feel like my personal opinion is that important at this moment.. 1/
If someone wants my opinion, and asks for it, I'll share it.
But instead of adding yet another white guys thoughts, I instead believe people like me should promote, support, elevate the voices of people who don't get heard enough. 2/
But instead of adding yet another white guys thoughts, I instead believe people like me should promote, support, elevate the voices of people who don't get heard enough. 2/
My freedom to express an opinion includes my freedom to choose to take a step back and be supportive.
Listen to the voices of people with first hand perspective, who have lived the reality of racism and racial violence. 3/
Listen to the voices of people with first hand perspective, who have lived the reality of racism and racial violence. 3/
There's a ton of people out there needing to be heard more than my pasty ass.
So if you want to hear about this topic, I encourage you to go to them, be a good, respectful, attentive listener to their thoughts, their feelings, and take them seriously. /4
So if you want to hear about this topic, I encourage you to go to them, be a good, respectful, attentive listener to their thoughts, their feelings, and take them seriously. /4
Listen to the countless podcasts by talented people of color who work really hard at what they do and do a damn good job too.
Some of the creators I follow and appreciate
@TheCutPodcast1
@DnHpodcast
@BlkGirlsDoStuff @OTR_Mike @NotPerfectJustB
And there are SO MANY MORE! /5
Some of the creators I follow and appreciate
@TheCutPodcast1
@DnHpodcast
@BlkGirlsDoStuff @OTR_Mike @NotPerfectJustB
And there are SO MANY MORE! /5
So again, imma step back, be supportive and let the voices that need to be heard, be heard.
And if any podcasters want to pass on a promo to me so I can further support you, hit me up.
Peace, love and respect to everyone out there
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And if any podcasters want to pass on a promo to me so I can further support you, hit me up.
Peace, love and respect to everyone out there
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