Contrary to fool ass opinions like the one seen below, activism isn't a hobby. When folks are for real about this justice life they're committed to seeing people survive, thrive, & be well, not securing a bag.
If financial incentive is your draw, this ain't the life for you.
If financial incentive is your draw, this ain't the life for you.
Working for justice isn't wholly a life of struggle but many of us do know what it's like to hit hard times. We've been/are un- or under insured, homeless, on food stamps, living from check to check, juggling work & justice stuff, & reliant on patronage from those with means.
It ain't easy but these things make clear that we've got us and even when we've struggled, we know the sweet relief of cooperative economics and provision that flows from community, not systemic agents or entities.
Don't EVER let somebody tell you the lie that fighting for your survival or that of those you are in solidarity with does not have value if you don't get a salary or benefits in return. If you wait on that, you'll be waiting a minute because that's not life for most of us.
If you do this right & for real you're not in this for checks, fame, or proximity to hegemonic power.
When you're really about this justice life, you do it for solidarity, community, equity, & liberation.
When you're for real you do it for the people, their freedom, & for love.
When you're really about this justice life, you do it for solidarity, community, equity, & liberation.
When you're for real you do it for the people, their freedom, & for love.
I'm sensitive to the fact that we all come at this from different places & contexts but my justice seeking is grounded in faith that teaches me that love is patient, kind, not self seeking, or boastful.
If someone's justice work lacks love, I'm calling it out as the trash it is.
If someone's justice work lacks love, I'm calling it out as the trash it is.
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