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I've noticed that a lot of people are doing whatever they can to not acknowledge that Toyin was murdered by a Black man. That she was the victim of Black men throughout her life.

But we need to acknowledge that sexist violence is real. That many people who support Black men or are even anti-police brutality more broadly still will casually abuse, assault, and even murder Black women.

Black women are under attack within our own community. Just as women of all races are under attack by the men in their communities.

But if BLM as a social movement is going to work out we need to hold our community to a higher standard and actively address, call out, and correct the violence Black men impart on Black women.

That starts with naming the problem. And "good" Black men need to take the most active part in addressing the problem because it's their acquaintances, their brothers, friends, cousins, etc who are friendly and in solidarity with them all while they abuse every Black woman around them other than their momma who are the problem.

That actually made me tear up. What a generous and kind young man. Obviously raised by parents that showed him the proper path to take helping others in a dignified way.

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If you’re black and you’re bored rn …

Read this.

It’s been like a year since I’ve seen this post and I still love it

What is there to do in this lonely room My passion keeps me going, yet I’m still sad I guess all artists are a little mad.

“Roomz” by me.

After learning what Black Out Tuesday was originally intended to be, I too would like to use this opportunity to boast about some black creators and their work that needs more attention.

These are the three books, two graphic novels and one poetry book that I will be reading this week.

✊🏾 I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina and illustrated by Stacey Robinson & John Jennings with a foreword by Bryan Stevenson:

When an off-duty officer mistakes a hanger for a gun, Alfonso Jones wakes up in the afterlife guided by fellow victims of police shootings. Meanwhile, Alfonso’s family and friends struggle with their grief and seek justice for Alfonso’s murder.

✊🏾Your Black Friend and Other Strangers by Ben Passmore:

Described as a required reading for those seeking to be useful allies in the fight for justice, this collection of culturally charged comics tackles race, gentrification, the prison system, racial micro-aggressions, and more with both humor and relatability.

✊🏾Say Her Name by Zetta Elliot and illustrated Loveis Wise:

In this collection of haikus and poems, Elliot creates a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls while also paying tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists championing for the Black Lives Matter cause.

I encourage everyone to check out these books, support a independent bookstore (especially Black-owned ones!!!) and your local libraries. And as always, BLACK LIVES MATTER! And please don’t forget to let your Black joy show!

- Veronika ✊🏾

This can save lives of many Black people who were wrongly convicted and arrested on drug possession charges. Please spread!

UMM NO OFFENCE BUT START DOING THINGS THAT MAKE U HAPPY AND STOP PLEASING EVERYONE CAUSE TRUST ME NO ONE WILL EVER BE SATISFIED. PEOPLE WILL FOREVER LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH U AND JUDGE AND BELITTLE EVERY STEP U MAKE. DO THINGS FOR URSELF AND UR LIFE. ITS EASIER SAID THAN DONE I KNOW BUT SERIOUSLY JUST START DOING THAT AND SEE HOW MUCH HAPPIER AND SATISFIED U ARE WITH URSELF.