truly not to sound defeatist or cynical but it really does blow my mind how little love people choose to extend to black people lmao
do you have black friends or family or partners? do you show love to the black people in your lives? how? do you listen to black music, watch black movies, go to see black plays, read black authors? do you engage with our critical interventions, support our politics? do you show up when the black people in your lives are facing antiblack racism? do you appreciate our cultures or do you appropriate them for your own benefit? do you view blackness as a multitudinous expression beyond the myth of the monolith? do you walk the walk of being a true ally/co-conspirator? do you take the time to learn our histories? how do you demonstrate tangible love and support? and most importantly, if this very simple post makes you mad or makes you feel threatened, have you questioned why?
people are once again getting on my nerves in the notes so if you're biggest takeaway from this post is "just become friends with black people!" you are still missing the point
