New year, same BS. The start to 2021 was, to no surprise, a continuation of 2020’s shenanigans. The first week was met with Whiteness storming the Capitol in a months-planned effort to throw Congress and prevent the presidential transfer of power. It was a production-freezing moment in time where all eyes were glued to the nearest screen for live-streaming and doom-scrolling at light speeds. But in the midst of all off the madness, our bodies and minds were collecting and processing trauma that, for some, may have been a heavier burden than usual. To witness the treatment and actions of the “patriots” and Capitol Police alike was to watch an almost collaborative effort to slap Black activism in the face. How is it that a White insurrection was met with more peace and humanity than a Black protest? It was a lot to take in, but again, not surprising. In this episode of Battle Fatigue, AJ and Dalin search through the emotional debris of January 6th. Tune in to hear how they saw that day and the effects it held on them in the aftermath. **SHOW NOTES**

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