Mela Murder

Mela Murder Instagram – it’s been challenging to navigate my feelings about speaking on my experience as a non white woman in this predominantly white industry. I have a huge problem with white people in the industry reaping the benefits of having access to our spaces when they repeatedly and continuously steal from us. Bob is some where saying “stealing?” “stole what?” When you entered our neighborhoods communities practices culture and experienced something you never knew existed Bob! Something that excited you so much you went home got on your laptop and wrote a script , treatment , song , book using our experience but not from the perspective of a witness.. from the perspective of a person from that world. It’s beyond appropriation it’s New age colonization! Those fuckers always get away with it because of their privilege and access, they know people who will happily fund a film commercial campaign telling a story that is NOT THEIRS! They go on to win awards proclaimed genius welcomed into elite spaces amongst the wealthy and successful, people who with one call can change a life completely for the better meanwhile those who are the direct source of their “creative genius” are left behind disregarded and forgotten! That’s how they steal and get rich on our backs! The way this country and the systems within this country are set up have never been for people of color to thrive and succeed with ease. Ever! Why is it a breeze for bob but a fight for Juan to accomplish the same goal?! So many times Ive had friends in the industry call me to say I was on a directors mood board for a massive campaign.all white production. But I was never contacted for the opportunity? Why is that? They use me for inspiration but give the opportunity to someone famous and more marketable. Ive never had an agent/manager in my career so many times I’ve reached out to my white connections in the industry to help find representation I’m always met with the same gate keeping response. I’m tired of sweeping the truth under the rug people need to feel uncomfortable and start taking accountability. We are NOT YOUR MUSE! PAY US FOR OUR ENERGY TALENT CREATIVITY STORIES AND TIME! | Posted on 04/Feb/2023 01:55:29