Rachel Hollis Plagiarized Maya Angelou on Instagram
The #BlackLivesMatter movement is changing the standard of accountability for how situations like this need to be handled in the future.
In the midst of today’s social climate, I’ve committed to being extra conscious of the narratives I put out into the world right now.
I believe, most sincerely, that it’s time for the voices of POC, and in particular Black voices, to take centre stage after being silenced and disregarded for so long.
And I still stand by that foundational belief — I also know that complete silence can be synonymous to passivism, and that as an ally I recognize that this fight absolutely should not be falling entirely on the shoulders of POC, to take responsibility for making actionable changes for justice.
When we see injustice taking place, we must take action. That’s our duty as global citizens — to raise hell and raise our voices in the face of injustice.
I do so right now, not just by my own narrative as a White woman, but after listening to the critiques of POC and doing my part to help to get those particular points heard by more people.
Ah, Rachel Hollis — I already have my own bones to pick with her, as I’ve written…
