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I& #39;m not here to cancel anyone. In fact, maybe it& #39;s just me, but the post I made is more than "cancel culture" to me. It& #39;s so much more than that. We can hold content creators accountable for racism and antiblackness in healthy ways. This is a thread on #IStandWithNoelle
The creators of She-Ra are marginalized people. We know that LGBT+ creators are held to unrealistically high standards. That is a microaggression in and of itself. I can& #39;t tell you the number of times I& #39;ve seen lesbians targeted SPECIFCALLY. As a bi gal, that is UNACCEPTABLE.
At the same time, I see the hurt and pain that Black people feel specifically in fandoms. All day long I& #39;ve had to block racists and white LGBT+ fans who think that my voice doesn& #39;t matter. That a show they watch is more important than the pain of actual real Black people.
I think that what social media lacks is nuance. I think my post resonated with people because I specifically did not advocate for "canceling" Rae or Noelle. Or She-Ra. I& #39;m just here to tell you why Black folks were upset about an implicitly racist inside joke among white people.
Noelle& #39;s track record isn& #39;t perfect, but they made a show that gives LGBT+ people, especially WLW, hope that they matter in the world. That they are seen. That& #39;s so important. We can acknowledge that and still remember that there are those of us who still aren& #39;t seen or heard.
Give others grace, but hold them accountable. Listen to Black voices. Listen to LGBT+ voices. Be intersectional. Assume good faith and intentions. Let people have a healthy and respectful dialogue. Be open to constructive criticism. Don& #39;t assume you have all the answers. Listen.
I guarantee we would all be a lot happier and kinder to each other if we actually stopped for a minute to reflect, consider perspectives other than our own, and realize we all have more to learn. Growth is wonderful and magical.
