He brought up a great point. So many Black communities across the global south didn’t have the geographical/political advantages that allowed their revolutions to be documented, televised, or widely recorded. So much history is lost and that loss shapes identity.
Southern gothic with Black folks is my favorite genre.
...But unfortunately, we don't delve into it enough because "the new Blacks" have been duped into thinking its ~torture porn~ instead of reflections of survival we desperately need to preserve and learn from.
She also mentioned that because of these losses, there's a big void in artistic advancement across the board. The people who died would have mentored the next generations, the way it's always been. Their absences are absolutely felt. Didn't put this together until she said it.
generally don’t mind living close to a primary school but if you asked me what i think they’re learning lately i’d say it’s at least 80% How To Scream Really Loud
is there a single black-identified city that white suburban americans don’t think it’s okay to tell its residents how terrified they are of it. you tell someone you’re from oakland and they treat you like a refugee from a civil war or something