afropessimism apologist

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[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

4 WoC FACULTY WERE PUSHED OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.

I recognize that our “silence will not protect us” (Lorde 1977)

Here is our response to hold the School to task:

https://t.co/ZNsHg6QA52

[miia @miiagarro]

you need a lot of inner peace to avoid being rage baited by your mom

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

In the corner aisle of a sprouts obtaining tin fish you’ve never heard of

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

✂️✂️✂️

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

I needed baby keem to call me a pussy nigga this week.

[Sasho Todorov @SashoTodorov1]

The replies to this is one of the reasons why Conservative art doesn't really thrive. The point of this film is the slow running apocalypse of a society collapsing in on itself being confronted right at the end with a new apocalypse. Yet conservatives take it as a savior ending.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

I am not a girls girl. Some of you are Pam Bondi.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

an opinion is not a premise, you walnut.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

You exist in the context of the fascists who came before you.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

having diverse oppressors is not progress.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

The ideal version of me
reads a lot.
has phenomenal sex
Loves deeply
travels 4 times a year
hosts dinner parties
writes
sleeps enough
curates art
owns a book bar
Knows when to walk away
gives grounded and sincere apologies

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

having enemies means you took a position. lean into that.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

my therapist said smthg that shifted in me today.

“you are a person who researches and analyzes before making judgments, yes? Why would you decide to handle yourself in negative self talk without taking that idea to trial? What evidence do you have that you *insert neg. talk”

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

I am afraid all I’ll ever be is just useful.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

YOU MFS CANNOT HAVE THE LIGHT IN MY EYES.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

I think the thing I hate most about the overuse and misunderstanding of the phrase “late stage capitalism” is the assumption that the state will collapse on its own. It will not. It will claw for its life until we intentionally steal away our lives back.

[J.C. Carter show @CarterJahad]

This is like finding out your favorite elementary school teacher is still teaching 🥹

[Mike Oldfield 🎷 @TheMikeOldfield]

If you're upset about Noam Chomsky, wait until you hear about Hannah Arendt.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

The contrast highlights a selective approach to accountability: documentation and “proof” is treated as essential when applied to marginalized folks, but objectionable when it is used to scrutinize those with power or proximity to it.

[afropessimism apologist @queendurag]

Many of the same voices that have historically demanded strict documentation, proof of status, and “papers” from undocumented individuals are now framing demands for transparency and evidence in relation to a child sex trafficking ring as an overreach or violation.

[lex :) @itslexbytheway]

and Joe Biden took his side