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Derick is dying and nobody knows this…

“The Sibahle Poster Series” Artwork by Ruramai “Rudo” Musekiwa in celebration of National Women’s Day (August 9th)

“The Sibahle Poster Series” Artwork by Ruramai “Rudo” Musekiwa in celebration of National Women’s Day (August 9th)

The fastest woman in the world: Elaine Thompson of Jamaica wins Olympic gold in Women’s 100M Final in 10.71 

Samuel J (via psych-facts)

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Let’s do something.  Here’s a starter kit with some required reading. (Let me rephrase. Here is a love letter to my white friends, “color-blind” acquaintances, anyone who is all bottled up in wide-eyed silence right now, and of course, myself.) To find our humanity and do *something* instead of hand-wringing, FB likes, and avoidance. Racism can’t solve itself. We have to do it.  1. Stop being afraid. Afraid of conversation. Afraid of language. Afraid of mucking up. Afraid of people. Afraid of words. Words like, “racism” or “black” or “brown” or “queer” or “genocide.” These are words. People are being murdered and cannot afford fear of words. 2. Familiarize yourself with this site and keep it bookmarked. When obstinate folks call for “facts,” The Guardian has you covered. (And if you yourself aren’t aghast by these *facts*, we need to have a chat. Truly.) 3. Privilege. We have it. Start here and then let’s have a talk.  4. Do the work. On your own. You have a big brain, use it. Here’s a lovingly curated starter list. (Note, “ally” can be a trick term. Don’t self-proclaim. Just do the work. You don’t get praise for being a decent person.) 5. PTSD is real. (Good-reader tip: Read the articles within the article. So much to know.) 6. Reparations. 7. Introspect. 8. Staying tuned.  http://www.blackgirldangerous.org/ http://verysmartbrothas.com/ http://blavity.com/ http://www.thefeministwire.com/ http://blacknerdproblems.com/ **This comes with gratitude to all the friends/acquaintances who have themselves offered me the gifts of their time and information.** :::::::::::::::::::::::::Amended::::::::::::::::::::::::: 9. Express your rage about Alton Sterling to LA Governor Edwards. Remember, no need to write a long letter if you don’t have the words/wherewithal. Simply this can suffice: #AltonSterling #BlackLivesMatter 10. Express your rage about Philando Castile to MN Governor Dayton. Remember, no need to write a long letter if you don’t have the words/wherewithal. Simply this can suffice: #PhilandoCastile #BlackLivesMatter

Jesse Williams at the 2016 BET Awards (via iamkurtis)

Tessa Thompson for TOME Summer Capsule Collection