Why is it that women Black women speak their truth or protect themselves from Black men, is it seen as betrayal? A betrayal against the “culture”.
Even worse, why is it that our biggest challengers are other Black Women?
We’ve got to talk about this.Out loud. In truth. In love.In collaboration, not competition.Not from fear, not guilt, not obligation.But because we are human.
Black women are deserving of dignity.Black women are deserving of safety.Black women are deserving of compassion.
To ask her to be “soft” without these things is just plain dumb…and insane… and infuriating AF.
And yes, I’m holding the tension.Yes, I’m still here.Yes, this is love too.
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