.@Dr_JZ is up now. Acknowledges she is surrounded by amazing people. Shines light on the challenges to Black women being/feeling safe. What will help Black women be successful and safe? The ballot or the bullet or both or none at all? #asalh2020
Dr. JZ: Really an issue of human rights. How are human rights recognized in the US? Black people are questioning what happiness looks like in this current moment. Listen to Malcolm X's speech: voting blocs are important bc they decide who goes to DC. #asalh2020
Dr. JZ: Malcolm X could've given that speech in 2020. Black people are fed up. How can we hold the US accountable for human rights? Sick of Americanisms - what does this entail? #asalh2020
Dr. JZ: The ballot can also be used as a bullet against Black people. The Civil Rights front is now public policy and legislation. Sabrina Fulton and Lucy McBath -who lost their kids & ran for office - they embody the bullet and the ballot. #asalh2020
Dr. JZ: How do Black women show up to vote and then turn around the next day and bury their children? Contemplate Americanisms and what Malcolm X meant by this in his historic speech. #asalh2020
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