Being an ally goes far beyond an initial social media gesture, says one Black woman
I understand that change starts with awareness and acknowledgement, and that's likely what anyone posting the black square intends. But I can’t help but wonder why this hasn’t happened sooner. And I'm cynical that it's just another guilt-quenching social media demonstration that will be forgotten about by next week.grateful
for my seat at the table. I've been scared to talk too much; have bitten my tongue way more times than I can count to avoid drawing too much attention to myself. And let me tell you: having to tame yourself starts to take its toll after a while.I have always felt like the elephant in the room. In the queue to a bar when the bouncer doesn't let me in. In a friend’s flat where I’m surrounded by privileged white twenty-somethings.
The last couple of days have been surreal. It’s as if everyone has woken up from some sort of drug-induced slumber and can now see me. I’m naked – and they’re all looking at me. What do I do? What do I say? I see your black square today, indicating that you stand by me. But no-one was there, standing by before, so it's hard to believe they'll be there after the protests stop.
For years, I’ve kept my mouth shut in fear of being labelled an angry Black woman, but there’s a sense of 'enough is enough' in the air right now. Next time you spot a Black person being discriminated against, think about that black square you posted and use your voice to speak up. When your family makes racist remarks at the dinner table, remember that black square and call them out.
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