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@Bradinbemidji1@RedMedia_us You’re a fucking racist and anything you wish upon us. What happened to you tenfold trust me everything that you think about 1 and Desire will come back on you and crumble mark my words. 😘
Not me having receipts since day one 😌 I told my husband from the jump: the whole production is trash dot com. Young man, save your apologies — you owe nobody reconciliation. Funny how the ‘adults’ responded to criticism with threats instead of self-reflection. That’s a therapy bill, not a clapback. What you did took courage. Stand tall. And, let’s be honest, an 18-year-old fresh out here moving like this didn’t get there on his own
I spoke out about a 40+ adult producer working with 18-year-olds. After sharing my opinion, I was threatened and people said they doxxed me. I’m 23. A man old enough to be my father threatening me over criticism is disturbing. If there’s nothing wrong, why respond with threats?
Now, I want to do a deep dive into all of this. I’m learning that colonialism is something deeply ingrained in the American fabric. As I sit here and reflect on that, I realize that many African Americans have become so immersed in being American that they no longer know or understand their African roots.
With that being said, it’s difficult to unlearn something that has been woven into the fabric of society for generations. Most human beings will not go searching for the truth; instead, they accept the narratives that are handed to them.
What I’m trying to say is this: How can we begin to expand the conversation with true openness and understanding? How can we explore ideas and perspectives that were never spoon-fed to us by those in positions of power? Searching for the truth is something that must always be done.
I know you’ll receive backlash for saying this, but it’s incredibly difficult to reteach African history after centuries of colonialism. That’s why, in the comments, I encourage people to seek understanding for themselves. Go to the library. Pick up books. Do a deep dive into historical facts and research them independently.
Understanding the African diaspora is a journey that each person must take for themselves. At the same time, many believe that powerful institutions, including technology companies, are actively eroding or minimizing African contributions throughout history. Some even argue that artificial intelligence systems can present biased or inaccurate historical information because of the data and systems they are built upon.
The erosion of both African identity and queer identity is something many people see as a growing concern. Seeking truth will not always be easy, but that is precisely why independent research is so important.
Once again, I encourage everyone: go to your local library, read broadly, study history, and search for the truth for yourself. Build your own understanding through research, critical thinking, and a willingness to question what you’ve been taught. Whether you agree with him or not, the best path forward is to seek knowledge and come to your own conclusions.
A lot of these people sound foolish.
Follower counts don’t protect you from being blackballed. One powerful person can derail an entire career.
The problem is that too many people confuse having a microphone with having expertise. An opinion isn’t a fact, and ignorance isn’t research.
Get off the mic and open a textbook.