If you follow me on Twitter you know I lead, legislate & often Tweet about public health, transit, housing, racial & econ. justice & decarceration. I also Tweet about my life, loves, & general reflections on the world, i.e. my humanity.
I am equal parts righteous rage & radical joy. I am unapologetically Black. Some of you follow me to learn & to teach, to express grievances or ideas. Then, when I post images of Black joy & family you are critical as if I'm undeserving of joy or less committed to the Work. Stop.
You can't have #BLM in your profile & then discount or disparage expressions of Black humanity. Indeed, Black Lives Matter & Black Joy does too. Happy #SelfCareSunday @MsPackyetti @CoriBush @MauriceWFP @aliciagarza
It seems people only want to trauma bond with activists, never celebrate. Joy is an act of resistance too. Inform your own joy today & share it here if you like. #SelfCareSunday
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