Its been a while, yes, I know. I've struggled to write anything because so much has happened since my last post and I really didn't know how or where to begin. While many factors contributed to my hiatus, the main reason I haven't been able to write is because I knew that I could not come on here and talk about anything until I acknowledge what is going on right now.
What's going on right now, and has been for generations, is a system showing what little respect they have for black bodies.
Alton.
Philando.
Korryn.
Paul.
Black Bodies.
Being discarded and murdered like animals.
bloody, unjust executions made ready and clear for the world to see.
We see and they don't stop
They don't stop, it's become incessant.
It's become even heavier, who knew it could?
to be black in america.
to be black in this world.
to be a black girl,ever-present but still looked over, invisible.
to be worn out - literally, worn out just so they can call themselves beautiful.
to win gold medals for a country that reminds you daily how much your life dont matter.
to go hard for black men and have them shout "li' bitch!" at you in traffic,
"Ay shorty!" at you in passing
and "you ugly anyway, bitch!" when you decline advances.
to be aware that I am a soul first and not this body and that this humanity is an experience; but still live in this body and be
unequivocally
and un-apologetically black.
proud as fuck &
B L A C K.
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