Im Mixed. Half White, And Half Black.

im mixed. half white, and half black.

for the longest time, this made me feel like my opinion on matters such as police brutality and racism didnt matter; half of me was the one doing the oppressing, after all. i felt like i had no right to speak out about these issues cause i was only half-worthy, being only half black. and no, im not saying this to throw a pity party or for anyone to feel bad for me cause i "cant come to terms with my identity" or whatever. im saying this because that mindset i had was stupid. stupid and insensitive and wrong. not being fully black, not being black at all, does not exempt us from speaking out against the violence that black people face.

yes, we should always put the voices of the black community before our own, as they are the ones who have to experience this brutality, but that doesnt mean we just get to sit and stay quiet, claiming that we've already done our part. we need to listen, understand, and ACT. sitting around and saying "oh it breaks my heart that this is happening" or "just because i don't say anything doesnt mean i dont care" doesnt mean shit. the only thing it means is that youre part of the problem. staying quiet is not and will never be an acceptable option

reblog a post to spread awareness, donate a couple bucks, do something. shit like this cant keep happening. we shouldnt allow it to keep happening.

once black lives matter, then, and only then, will all lives matter

(and no dont take this as a way to fuel your savior-complex. support the cause but dont expect to be praised once youve done it. do it because it matters to you, not because you want the congratulatory pats on the back)