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"#LetitiaJames criminally charged in #Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals"
A number of prominent #blackwomen are targeted by Trump's ugly vindictiveness
Know what #racialEquality would look like in the #USA?
If James wrote 20 ALL CAP #socialMedia screeds at 3 AM, like Trump, in response
And it didn't count against her
She would never, she's not a #manchild
It makes you think
About #humiliation, #anger, #whitePrivilege, being #black in #America
Personally, this is what looking a bit homeless is like pretty much anywhere now, especially in the close-minded recesses of Boulder County.
Also, this man speaks very well about injustice.
The ultimate problem, outside of the pure ignorance of racism itself, is that many have lost what little bit of critical thinking they had left.
They don't think, this black man (or unkempt white man) must be far more educated than I. They must be a bum, because, in essence, I can't see it else
@benroyce - 100% on point, and 100% right. We need to do better.
@benroyce It's completely unacceptable is what it is.
@benroyce
Favoriting this because of the bravery and dedication of Mr. Stevenson in the video. I’m so sick and tired of humans not treating others as fellow human beings and peers. Or just simply, “judging a book by its cover” for goodness sake instead of “jumping to conclusions” just ask “who are you?” But then of course, these judges/attorneys are probably so bigoted that they won’t even believe what they hear. Makes me so discouraged on the bigotry of this country.
don't be discouraged
look at how bryan stevenson handled it
follow his example:
rise above it
don't be beaten down by this ugliness
i know, it's hard
@benroyce Thank you. Yes I will try to keep that in mind 🩷
I know one thing for sure is that I won’t let this stand with anybody who associates with me. Especially family. I’m not shy to call people out when someone says something bigoted in my presence. (I still have a lot to learn because I don’t know every phrase or term that is bigoted for different groups, but that’s not going to stop me).
Thank you. I woke up angry, and even meditation didn't calm me. Then I saw this video, and it spoke to me, made sense to me, gave me perspective and hope, and armed me with the right mindset to face the day and the struggle ahead.
@benroyce I can say, had I been in his shoes, I would have reacted a lot differently, but that would have affected negatively on the clients case. 😞
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