I think if you want your children to be comfortable in their Blackness, that education needs to start at home. The environment (school/area) will play a part in how they view themselves, but what are you teaching your kids at home?
this why you gotta read bc james baldwin said, “to be a negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in rage almost all time”. and it’s reigned true for me bc to be aware of reality and how society can be structured against you…. man…
This country is so fucking deranged. Even if he stole water bottles, that’s not reason for a death sentence. But the fact that he didn’t and they chased him down to kill him, and got away with it is so evil.
In a capitalist society, the only people who rise to the very top are sociopaths and malignant narcissists. The system rewards the ability to not care.
Highly recommend letting people know you're capable of madness from time to time. Especially if you're a quiet, soft spoken person. Disrespect sometimes needs to be met with disrespect.. let mfers know you can go from 0-100 real quick.