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#amplifymelanatedvoices “We have to change the story.” – Rashaad Robinson of @colorofchange. Today is dedicated to my friends in storytelling. Yesterday In conversation with President Barack Obama, Mr. Robinson explained how no matter how many petitions or breakdowns of data they would present, some crucial people in power were already too indoctrinated in anti-blackness to be moved. That the fight to to change the unwritten laws of culture, hearts and minds, is still extremely relevant and important. So as you listen to us and donate and take action this week, please please be aware of the cultural fight. This is absolutely necessary in stories about police and criminal justice, but it also extends beyond. This is about how you see us. Of course we have made strides. But in ways so insulting to our dignity and privacy that no Black person will ever admit to you without you *doing the work*, we have still a long ways to go. I invite you to watch some titles that are a little more challenging to your ego and comfort than have been circulating. I put them in my stories. I hope this helps in your continued study. I hope this reaches 1 person in our industry. ♥️ #blacklivesmatter #blackstoriesmatter | Posted on 04/Jun/2020 21:39:58
