I'm sorry. I screwed up. I didn't do enough research. I saw the black squares, and followed some links, but it wasn't enough. It made me feel good to "do" something, but it was performative, and that is my white privilege at work. I'm sorry. #blackouttuesday was initially started as an ask/protest with the music industry, and was initiated by two black women. If you want to learn more, I suggest checking out what black people have to say about these black squares. I've shared a few things in my stories, but I found Ashtin Berry (@thecollectress) was the gut check I really needed. Please listen to what she has to say, and to what other black voices have to say about this. Ultimately, White Silence = Violence. I've included a link in my bio to a resource for white folks on Anti-Racism. I'm gonna go order some books, donate some money, and think about what else I can do to help.
Edit: please don’t thank me for this post—just follow the links and educate yourself. I don’t want my white guilt and apology to detract more from all the important work there is to do.
#imsorry #imlistening #amplifymelanatedvoices #whitesilenceequalsviolence #thinkbeforeyouact
