Flushing with the seat up.
Let's leave that in 2020, okay?
Let's also leave believing that other folks' bodies are our business.
That women owe anybody a damn thing, that black folks should provide data, proof, and facts to verify our lived experiences, and that our children should bear any responsibility for us.
Let's leave our obsession with punishment that leads us to believe that prisons are civilized and necessary.
Let's abandon our belief that poor people have earned their socio-economic status and, as a result, don't deserve nice things.
Let's divest from an economic system that is INHERENTLY exploitive.
And divorce from the mindset that's got us hoodwinked into believing we have more in common with billionaires than folks living below the poverty line.
And can we please leave "Lesser of two evils" elections in 2020?
It's all shitty.
Let's also leave believing that other folks' bodies are our business.
That women owe anybody a damn thing, that black folks should provide data, proof, and facts to verify our lived experiences, and that our children should bear any responsibility for us.
Let's leave our obsession with punishment that leads us to believe that prisons are civilized and necessary.
Let's abandon our belief that poor people have earned their socio-economic status and, as a result, don't deserve nice things.
Let's divest from an economic system that is INHERENTLY exploitive.
And divorce from the mindset that's got us hoodwinked into believing we have more in common with billionaires than folks living below the poverty line.
And can we please leave "Lesser of two evils" elections in 2020?
It's all shitty.
When we look at the #Voguemagazine cover featuring Vice President-Elect #KamalaHarris in a pair of chucks, we observe what is commonly known as a 'microaggression.'
mi·cro·ag·gres·sion
\mī-krō-ə-ˈgre-shən
noun
a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group (such as a racial minority)
indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group.
Harvard University psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce coined the term in 1970. It is also often referred to as 'racial microaggression.' However, anyone from a marginalized group can be on the receiving end of microaggressions.
The Vice President Elect's Vogue cover was SUPPOSED to feature her in a beautiful powder blue suit with a United States flag lapel pin.
For reasons unknown, Vogue changed the agreed upon plan, decided to go with the cover that we've all seen by now, and didn't communicate to Vice President Harris beforehand.
Whether we personally like the photos or not or whether or not we are bothered by Vice President-Elect Harris' appearance in sneakers or not isn't the issue.
This woman should have been informed.
Regarding microaggressions, @ebonyjanice has asserted on many occasions that there truly is no such thing. Either it's an aggression, or it ain't.
So, even as we identify and call out acts of oppression and marginalization, we need to beware of the language of minimization.
Let’s call a thing a thing.
Iyanla Vanzant has a tweet that says: When you call a thing a thing, it is not necessary 4 others 2 agree with what you call it. Some can't see it. Others see it and lie.
Watch the Video Here
#Respectfully <-- TRANSLATION: With NO respect. See Also: I'm about to be belligerent.
I'm going to need at least 3 out of the following 8 to be true of your work if you want to talk over grown folks.
1. You're highly regarded, aka revered.
2. You've been publicly acknowledged in your industry, amongst your peers.
3. You've received an award in honor of your work.
4. People seek your insight and ask you to contribute your work to their discussions or other efforts.
5. Your work has been commemorated.
6. You've been paid for your intellectual contributions.
7. You've been quoted by somebody that knows what they're talking about.
8. You've been CITED.
This is your rubric. Let it bless you so you can be a blessing and not bring shame upon your ancestors and descendants.
