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3rd Week Into Black History Month And I’m Tired
I’ve been trying to understand what was it that sparked the abnormalities of this month? Why is this Black History Month so extra…anti-Black? I mean for the sake of time, let’s keep it short. Non Black folks are being comfortable with their prejudices. Prejudices both overt or seemingly benign to them.
However with what I’m showing you none of this is benign. I’m literally pulling select stories among many to make a point. America, you’re still pretty damn racist did you know that? It’s in your DNA, you’re comfortable with it at your kitchen table. You’re OK with it in your media. You’re fine with it running our country. You can’t even keep it in check in the public.
February 18: Sixth Grader Arrested for Refusing to say Pledge of Allegiance
A substitute teacher was very bothered by a student whom refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance. In case you didn’t know the Pledge of Allegiance is actually quite racist. So Black and other folks aren’t exactly keen on saying it nor respecting it. The young Black student quoted this as a reason for not speaking it.
