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I'll share part of my reply to whatever it was that DM was supposed to be with y'all before I go finish some artwork because I feel like more than one of you need to hear this.
And not just read and RT it. Really think. Think of the DEI work you're doing and your actual actions.
And not just read and RT it. Really think. Think of the DEI work you're doing and your actual actions.
"I want you to think about how you easily moved on from this and forgot all about it until a message reminded you, meanwhile I am carrying the harm that you caused. I have spent much of today crying about my image and appearance and people's impressions of me.
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A PhD insulted me publicly where others would see it, people I probably hope to work with in the future, and didn't even bother to speak with me or immediately correct the harm done. I'm just another stereotype, another loud tacky Black woman to them.
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No matter how many social justice movements I start that they jump to back, no matter how clever and eloquent I try to sound, the instant its between me and a white woman, I will always be lesser. No matter how I contort myself to be favourable.
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And if that makes you feel guilty. Good. You sit with that. Like I have to sit with the harm you did to me."
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