Jeff Bezos is the second-richest person in the world. His net worth is nearly $195 billion dollars. But his salary is about the same as the average public school teacher in Massachusetts: $80,000. Taxing income alone won’t make him pay his fair share. It’s time for a #WealthTax.
A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight. He demanded if I lived there because “you look suspicious.” I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building. He left, no apology. This is the reality of black girls: One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat.
There was a lot of buzz yesterday about my appearance on @TheView. One of the things I pointed out was how things I say get taken out of context and sensationalized. Social media proved my point yesterday.
Here’s what I actually said, in case you didn't have the chance to hear:
Remember the corn tortilla chip Pringles, specifically: the Zesty Salsa ones? I miss those and it broke my heart when I went to meijer to get some and they don’t exist anymore.
Literally had to make an appointment to go and buy my books... late... as well as do homework that I’m going to turn in... late... School in the 2020’s amiright?
@e_emilyj And what makes me Uber sad is that some *not all* conservatives in Gratiot County still support what happed today as necessary and right, or just see nothing wrong with it at all. I feel you, girl!