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Over the past several weeks, I’ve lost many followers.
Yes, I believe in science and think we should listen to scientists, not politicians.
I also believe black lives matter and I’m not being silent on matters of race.
Yes, I believe in science and think we should listen to scientists, not politicians.
I also believe black lives matter and I’m not being silent on matters of race.
You are free to unfollow. I will never stop speaking out on either subject.
I will call out racism when I see it. The racism in this country is disgusting and evil.
I will call out racism when I see it. The racism in this country is disgusting and evil.
I’ve always been outspoken with my beliefs, but have perhaps stayed too silent at times in the past because I didn’t want to cause a stir.
That’s over.
I’ve cut out friends and family members who have expressed racist beliefs, so I’m done putting up with such things on Twitter.
That’s over.
I’ve cut out friends and family members who have expressed racist beliefs, so I’m done putting up with such things on Twitter.
I’m a relatively privileged white woman. I have never experienced discrimination based on the color of my skin. I’ve never been oppressed by a racist system. I will use my privilege to help others and not placate the lowest of the low members of society.
Racists are the lowest of low. They are a scourge on society. I don’t have them in my life and I don’t want them as followers on this platform.
I’ve already lost followers since I started this thread. Good riddance.
To my black friends and followers:
I see you. I hear you. I stand with you.
I see you. I hear you. I stand with you.
Here’s a link to donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which will help pay bail for protestors in Minneapolis. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
Here’s a link to the Brooklyn Bail Fund as well. https://brooklynbailfund.org/
Here’s a link to the GoFundMe for the family of George Floyd. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
Here’s a list of 75 things white people can do for racial justice. https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
