I just need to rant for a minute, and I apologize in advance for the language in case people do not feel comfortable reading it.
As a black woman, I am so, so tired of racism. I’m tired of reading about another unarmed, innocent black person being killed by the police for some BS reasoning on their part. I’m tired of murderers (because that’s what they are) getting away with murder because we live in a fucking racist country with fucking racist laws that are only meant to benefit white people. I’m tired of people telling black people to not protest because you don’t know what it’s like to worry if a police officer decides to stop you because they think you’re a criminal because your skin is darker than theirs. I’m tired of people tone policing, gaslighting, and overall disregarding black people when we express our rightful frustration that we can’t exist without our existence always being In questioned, punished, or taken away from us. I’m tired of all the excuses for police brutality against black folks. I’m tired of reading about it in the news, on social media, everywhere I go. I’m tired that this is happening now, of all times, when we’re in the middle of a fucking pandemic (because racism doesn’t quarantine itself). I’m tired of the toll its taking on me and so many others like me. I’m tired of being tired. I’m tired of it all.
I’ve spoken my truth on social media and I’m taking a break from reading about it all the time. I need to take care of myself. I just need to rant so I can get this out.
For anyone who read through this, thank you for listening. I truly appreciate the support <3