To the white folx out here, always reminding us that you’re our allies: you can stop now. In case no one took the time to let you know this tiny detail, let me tell you now: WE KNOW OUR ALLIES BY WHAT THEY DO, NOT BY WHAT THEY SAY.
Don’t do this work looking your invitation to a barbecue, cookout, fiesta, luau, blengur or any variation thereof. WE WILL NOT BE HANDING OUT GOLD STARS AND TROPHIES TO OUR MOST “WOKE” WHITE SAVIORS.
If you do this work, let it be because you know the difference between right and wrong, because you care about the people, because justice is greater than egos and accolades.
If you do this work and you are genuine, then know that we see you. We might not show it, but you haven’t gone unnoticed.
But for everyone else with their #BLM signs, #DACA swag, and #pussyhats doing the work to prove they’re “woke” & progressive while centering themselves in struggles that aren’t their own and embodying the #NotAllWhitePeople hashtag: Bruh, you can stop now.
I think my dad explained it to me the best: YOU DON’T PROVE YOUR HUMILITY BY TELLING EVERYONE AROUND YOU THAT YOU’RE HUMBLE.
