i don’t think enough Americans understand how literal it is when Palestinians describe what is happening to them. settler colonialism is not being used metaphorically. having their homes stolen is not just what it feels like it’s what it is.
I’m reminded of how, during WWI, white journalists and politicians blamed Black ppl for stirring up white terrorism by protesting Jim Crow and white supremacist violence. Their protest was considered to be more of a threat to the war effort than white barbarism. The point is: +
I need Victoria Monét on the Terrell show, I need her tiny desk, I need her at that bet show coming up and I want her on snl and I want it now. And I want another vevo performance just because she ate that up. And I’d even take her being mtv’s push artist still.
Think about it. Why is a government worker with 42 years of seniority, still living paycheck to paycheck? Shutdown be damned, there’s a bigger issue here.
the nfl and it’s owners are racist and are using black performers/a partnership with jay-z and roc nation for a social justice rebrand in the wake of colin kaepernick’s protests—it’s an intentional and integral part of their pr campaign.
basically if i spend money on food of any kind- i ain’t spend no money cause you need food to survive regardless and i deserved a good meal/treat for existing.