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⁣ I understand some white people are upset about

⁣ I understand some white people are upset about recent riots and property damage. I understand you don’t like broken glass and you don’t see the purpose of riots and uprisings. ⁣
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A quick look at history shows us change is often impossible without civil disobedience. Yes, agent provocateurs and outside sources are a possibility. No, white people should not bring chaos but should follow Black leadership. At the same time, historically, rioting and revolting is an effective means for change. The women who fought for your right to vote broke windows and smashed things. ⁣
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I really need the pearl-clutching white ladies to understand this. You would not be able to vote if it wasn’t for women who fucked shit up, got arrested, and made things so difficult and inconvenient that life could not continue as usual until justice was achieved. The Women’s Social and Political Union frequently used forms of direct action — throwing rocks and breaking windows — to demand our right to vote. Most other strides towards human rights have been similar. ⁣
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Why? Because it is incredibly powerful for oppressed people to remind the powers-that-be that if we don’t have justice, we will burn it all down. We will disrupt society. We will shut down the whole operation. ⁣
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It is the history of going on strike; it is the history of the 5-day workweek and labor laws. The fight for LGBTQ rights was a violent and bloody uprising against cops. It is messy and disruptive and dangerous because it has to be. ⁣
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Ever seen the Disney musical Newsies? It’s based on real events, the newsboy strike of 1899. It was a bunch of kids who fought for fairer wages and paper buybacks. It was violent. They smashed things. People hated them. They effectively made progress due to their strike which inconvenienced everyone. ⁣
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Property damage is unfortunately an effective and valid tool for protest and I promise you that if you familiarize yourself with history, you will see this is the case. ⁣
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To the white people who are condemning riots and r

To the white people who are condemning riots and revolution, I have a question. The question is: ⁣
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How dare you critique a fight you’ll never have to join? How dare you show up to offer disapproval but no solutions? How dare you pretend you know how you’d react to a situation you’ve never had to face? ⁣
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I’m not saying you can’t use your imagination to walk yourself through eons of white supremacy and oppression to quietly arrive at the conclusion that you’d choose a different way to make effective change. ⁣
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If you take the time to imagine that murderous racism is running rampant through your community with no path for recourse; imagine that you have to send your kids off to school with a “have a good day!” alongside “don’t make any sudden movements!”; imagine that cops keep shooting unarmed people in your community and getting away with it by claiming they feared for their lives— if you take the time to fully put yourself in that position and you believe you wouldn’t take to the streets, ok. ⁣
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What reward are you hoping to receive for your mastery of the moral high ground? ⁣
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Does your moral high ground come with any solutions? Suggestions? Isn’t it a bit convenient to sit behind a computer from the comfort of your home and criticize how people fight for liberation?⁣
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And before you say “Rioting never solved anything! How do riots help?!?” I’m going to ask you to pick up a history book and do a bit of reading, and then I promise not to roast you for your abject ignorance of human history and the path of progress.⁣
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Are you folks familiar with the Boston Tea Party? Have you heard of the Storming of the Bastille, or the French Revolution? ⁣
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Do you know about Stonewall and how queer people fought for their rights? Did you know the first women voters practiced civil disobedience too? Do you remember the Rodney King riots, and the reform of the LAPD that happened after? ⁣
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Do you know some white folks hate and have always hated peaceful protestors too? ⁣
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I logged off for a couple days to take a break fro

I logged off for a couple days to take a break from the perpetual stream of chaos and focus on preparing for my oldest child’s 12th birthday. I logged back on today and the first thing I saw in my newsfeed was this 12-year-old Black boy pleading for his life in song because yet another Black man has been murdered in broad daylight, on video, in public, with witnesses. ⁣⁣
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I won’t share the video or pictures of George Floyd being murdered. My understanding is that some Black folks have asked us not to, as seeing those images again and again is incredibly traumatic. I also understand that, for white people, seeing those images is essential to understanding the reality of what Black people go through. ⁣⁣
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My ability to hop offline for a few days and ignore reality is my privilege in action. My ability to celebrate my 12-year-old son and know I don’t have to give him daily training on how to not be profiled as a big threatening man, where to keep his hands at all times, what to do when white people demand he stops jogging — it’s my privilege in action. ⁣⁣
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Understanding white privilege and refusing to leave room for white people to deny its existence is one step we can take to help dismantle systemic racism. ⁣⁣
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What else can we do? ⁣⁣
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Start by reading resources to understand the impact of white privilege and white supremacy. Take it upon yourself to learn the facts and data about inequality so that when your racist relative says “but what about affirmative action/black on black crime/other white supremacist talking point” you won’t let it slide. ⁣⁣
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Continue calling out those racist relatives, coworkers and acquaintances. White “niceness” which leaves room for racism is violence against Black people. We do not have to tolerate different viewpoints when those “opinions” lead to oppression and white supremacy. ⁣⁣
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Understand that white supremacy is everywhere. It isn’t just the klan. It is so much more than that. ⁣⁣
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Black women are more likely to be mistreated during pregnancy and birth because of bias among healthcare providers. ⁣⁣
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He’s twelve 🎉 He continues to radiate joy and

He’s twelve 🎉 He continues to radiate joy and love throughout his days. If everyone had a little of this sunshine in their life, the world would be a better place. He got art supplies and outdoor gear as gifts from beloved family and friends, and that fits him so well. Wood-working tools, fishing supplies. A bag of oranges because they’re his favorite. His little sibling carved him a wizard wand. He chose to watch Remember the Titans for his birthday movie. He is tender-hearted, clever, and perceptive beyond his years. I can’t wait to see where life takes him 💖 #attachmentparenting #gentleparenting #homeschooling

I love supporting work at home moms, small busines

I love supporting work at home moms, small businesses, empowered women. I had a chance to win some of these handmade clay earrings and decided to just buy some instead! Now YOU have a chance to win 💖 Gorgeous handmade clay pieces. I can’t express how beautiful these are in person. Check out @rominapowerclaycollection to enter this giveaway! #giveaway #earrings #handmade #handmadejewelry #wahm #supportsmallbusiness

This baby is going to be twelve in four days and h

This baby is going to be twelve in four days and had five burritos for dinner last night 🌯💖😇 #attachmentparenting #gentleparenting #babywearing #naturalparenting #homeschooling

A long day spent catching minnows and snakes for t

A long day spent catching minnows and snakes for this nature boy 🌳☀️🌺 #outdoors #outdooradventures #nature #naturefamily #outdoorfamily #quarantine #homeschool #unschool

Camp fashion 🌺☀️🌳 #camp #nature #outdoor

Camp fashion 🌺☀️🌳 #camp #nature #outdoors #outdooradventures #outdoorfamily #naturefamily #naturalliving #kombucha #homeschooling #quarantine

It’s like when people point out that the rates o

It’s like when people point out that the rates of child abuse and domestic violence are up, insisting it’s the fault of the lockdown. Rates of domestic violence go up around holidays, school breaks, and any other stressful event. It is a societal issue often perpetuated by toxic masculinity and an unbroken cycle of violent parenting. Parents need access to gentle parenting tools and non-violent communication skills, as well as counseling to heal their own childhood wounds. Ending stay-at-home orders will not end abuse. ⁣
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This pandemic has amplified economic hardship. It is not the cause. It has highlighted the fact that the USA is a sham of a country which does not offer paid sick leave, nor a living wage, nor affordable healthcare. This is the fault of unchecked capitalistic greed, not coronavirus. People should be able to take time off work as needed without falling into financial ruin. People need paid parental leave, too. We need to change the system! #covid #pandemic #lockdown #capitalism #gentleparenting

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