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2020 Was Anti Black As Hell But Black People Still Here!
Yes, this year was horrible. It was especially difficult for people whom are a part of marginalized communities. For us within the Black community it’s been truly harrowing. We were constantly reminded things are worse for us because of racism. Still, regardless of all these things Black people are still here and we continue to prosper.
Content warning; mentions of the pandemic, and general racism.
So we have a global pandemic, a threat that’s literally dangerous to everyone. Logically, one would assume this should be a clear call to action for us all. However, what we saw from our elected officials were great deals of failure. Millions of people lost their jobs, yet big businesses were bailed out. People faced homelessness, yet rent/mortgages freezes were not enacted. Despite all of this, we had to work/earn income and maintain this capitalist above all else society. Not to mention that we’ve lost over 300,000 lives to covid 19 and its treatment. Do you know whom the aforementioned has disproportionally affected? Indigenous, Black and Brown people.
Why? Because society operates where our livelihoods come second fiddle to the overwhelming white majority. Again, systemic oppression. Still, we have to advocate for ourselves and speak truth to those that don’t see our pains. Let alone see us as…
