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Just had this thought after conversing with some fellow Black colleagues in academe about hostility we have (and continue to) face on the job. So, to my Black fam in academe, many of you work in units where the knees of white supremacy are constantly on your necks. They put...
put their knees on your necks because they know the structure in academe encourages and incentivizes anti-Blackness. Yet, some of those culprits who dare seek to block your joy and contribution will attempt to send calls of action to your unit listservs, etc., demanding...
that your dept makes a statement, or etc. Understand, you’re duty-bound to reject these overtures – they’re insincere and phony #NotWithMyName. Especially if these colleagues have yet to repent. Again, #NotWithMyName! Sometimes all we have left is our dignity, and we should...
#TravellingWhileBlack
I stand alone in the art gallery deep in thought
Suddenly a hand caresses my hair, like a lover, from behind
I turn horrified
I see the security guard.
A giant of a man in all directions
Smiling...
I stand alone in the art gallery deep in thought
Suddenly a hand caresses my hair, like a lover, from behind
I turn horrified
I see the security guard.
A giant of a man in all directions
Smiling...
He introduces himself
'Where are you from' he says
I think 'here we go'
But I'm also thinking
He is blocking the only way out of here
And
Why the fuck was I so slow in the gallery?
'Where are you from' he says
I think 'here we go'
But I'm also thinking
He is blocking the only way out of here
And
Why the fuck was I so slow in the gallery?
My eyes frantically search for anyone from my group but I am alone
So I start to politely answer his questions hoping he will move...
So I start to politely answer his questions hoping he will move...
