i think my break is over? maybe? perhaps?

the crowdfund is still closed. i& #39;m boosting requests and dassit. i came here cuz i wanna share something with y& #39;all.
in this most recent surge of "i care about Black people" performances, there is a real fake ass sense of urgency from the purported supporters.
there are so many reparations-focused groups on FB, accounts on IG that post folks& #39; requests ... if y& #39;all are really about that action, why are Black people asking you for anything? why aren& #39;t you asking us where to send the money?
as many times as i have boosted requests of people *across demographics,* i see a pattern of folks ignoring a request (which, if you wait long enough, it becomes begging) and only acting when they feel activated by their guilt.
i& #39;m asking, with all sincerity: how the fuck does this change the power differentials that oppress Black folks and other marginalized people?
ppl in need: here& #39;s my info, can someone help?
monied person: wow who do i help where do i send the money let me ask shaun king
ppl in need: i have been asking for $500 for the last 3 weeks. in another week i& #39;m gonna need double that because i haven& #39;t had help.
monied ppl: omg wow let me help you this one time!
that& #39;s not reparations. it& #39;s a one-time contribution.
IMO, reparations should be reflected in a universal basic income for Black ppl GLOBALLY, at the very least.
which begs the question, IMO, why the fuck aren& #39;t y& #39;all just choosing someone to help *regularly*? like, make a 6 or 12 month commitment to give someone $300 or whatever every two weeks, as you& #39;re able to afford it?
i& #39;m not launching anyone& #39;s pilot program.
i& #39;m challenging y& #39;all who say you want to give, for the following reasons: https://twitter.com/dopegirlfresh/status/1322936660158545920?s=20">https://twitter.com/dopegirlf...
being activated by your guilt, which is a *feeling* that won& #39;t last, isn& #39;t a sustainable means of resource redistribution. it is not. it& #39;s nice. it feels good for y& #39;all but when i give away that last $50 from the pot what else is there?
so. i& #39;m telling y& #39;all directly to PAY PEOPLE REGULARLY. you can afford $50 every paycheck? give that to somebody, once you& #39;ve covered all your expenses. if you can afford $10 a week, bby, this thread is not about you giving. it& #39;s about you receiving.
because a good chunk of what& #39;s owed -- especially to Black people across the planet -- is owed by governments and corporations.
do you work for wells fargo? you make big bank? PAY THAT TO SOME BLACK FOLKS.
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