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"Them" acknowledging June 19th and doing so much for it feels AWKWARD for me.
I get people didn't know so they have to educate but it feels forced. (Not saying it shouldn't be done because it should).
Am I trippin?
i can feel you on this. i don't think it hurts. but i think all this support feels...sort of in vogue. like why did it take this many killings for this level of energy?
like for me, im not sure i want a black history month. because black history is American history. i don't want to celebrate June 19 as much as I want equal opportunity for education, healthcare and in the workplace.
and that to me is more important. much of the racism i've experienced was really in the workplace and that kind of racism can cut, but it's not obvious. maybe i gotta be better at realizing **** earlier. and fighting back. but June 19 being a holiday isn't gonna fix those real and painful problems a lot of us have to deal with.
i don't want a holiday as much as I want a fair shake, in all aspect of life. period. having more diversity in the workforce, esp in corporate leadership i think would be more impactful than making June 19 a holiday. if companies want to make that positive step, don't just change your logo in Linkedin, or make public statements in show of support. don't hire black/brown people in positions of...office of diversity or inclusion or w.e. hire them in managerial roles or team lead roles.
like George Floyd was really the straw that broke the camel's back? nah. June 19 is cool, but breonna Taylor murderers are still walking.
also where is that same energy for election day? yall want people to vote but show up to work at the same time? foh.
again. I'm not against the holiday. i just don't want it to stop there.
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