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There is a concerted right-wing effort to delegitimize Black led movements.
It’s happening in real time.
Some of you are unknowingly giving life to unfounded conspiracy theories and lies.
It’s not just fun twitter shade. This is real life.
It’s happening in real time.
Some of you are unknowingly giving life to unfounded conspiracy theories and lies.
It’s not just fun twitter shade. This is real life.
If you see some sort of “gotcha” story that all of a sudden pops up, consider for a moment what it hopes to achieve.
Narratives about shadowy figures “behind” movements are made to make you feel powerless & that change is impossible.
They imply we can’t do it ourselves.
Narratives about shadowy figures “behind” movements are made to make you feel powerless & that change is impossible.
They imply we can’t do it ourselves.
There’s no question there’s a flood of resources moving in right now.
Give your movements the GRACE and benefit of the doubt to get it right.
The money started flowing last week. And it’s, across the board, magnitudes higher than folks were prepared for.
Give your movements the GRACE and benefit of the doubt to get it right.
The money started flowing last week. And it’s, across the board, magnitudes higher than folks were prepared for.
We can handle it. But it will take a second to figure it out. And this is especially true for local orgs who were operating on shoestring budgets before.
Are there conversations to be had about money and movements?
Absolutely.
Just be mindful of who benefits from painting a false narrative of black led movements as shady in a time of crisis. When we are winning together.
Absolutely.
Just be mindful of who benefits from painting a false narrative of black led movements as shady in a time of crisis. When we are winning together.
I would urge folks who want to get more deeply involved in Movement work to join organizations, build capacity and learn the hard work of long term organizing.
It is unsexy and thankless. But it is what will continue beyond this moment.
It is unsexy and thankless. But it is what will continue beyond this moment.
