I’ve been an activist my entire life. I have been both targeted and privileged because of the color of my skin, my entire life. This work is not new to me. It is triggering and exhausting. It can also be exhilarating. Activism is how I use my privilege in a positive way. During this period of reflection, I have been resting, resisting, and educating. I am working with the @nlg.la and National Lawyer’s Guild to represent protesters who were arrested and/or abused. I am forming action plans with organizations to create long-term solutions. I have not been sleeping. I have been talking, praying, and journaling. Our world is experiencing a greater spiritual awakening and I am here for it!
Black Lives Matter Must Be a Group Effort
First, THANK YOU to all my friends, followers, and supporters who reached out during this time. Thank You ALLIES for doing the hard work. I see you & I appreciate you learning about privilege, systemic racism, confronting it within yourselves, your families, communities, workspaces. I am uplifted and hopeful to see previously silent voices speak out against racism.
Second, Hello new followers! This page has evolved quite a bit from the beginning and so a reintroduction is long overdue + coming soon.
I’m Supporting Black Lives Matter Through Activism, Hope, Positivity, and Love
Third, I am still the same person, but my page is now going to transition. The world has changed and there is no going back to a “normal.” I will continue to be a voice of Positivity, Hope, and Love, and I will also share more of me - the Activist, the Lawyer and yes, the Black Woman, the Biracial Woman - to aid in the transformation of the broken narratives surrounding POC. As @ohhappydani said: If you feel challenged, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable by the things I am going to say, that same discomfort can become a catalyst for real change if you let it. And I AM HERE FOR THAT.
Last, my inbox has been flooded with requests from companies/brands who would like to amplify my voice as a POC. Thank You for your demonstration of support. Please know that I will also be vetting you to determine whether your allyship is performative or sincere. I will be prioritizing brands that provide a demonstrative social good.
Let’s stay Kind, Hopeful, and Let’s Get to Work! #cometogether #blacklivesmatter