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Nov 29, 2021

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I am Black. This is what I Need (& what I Don’t) from White Allies.

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I’ve struggled to find the words this week.

To find the balance between blind rage and constructive communication. To understand why I feel the need to find that balance at all.

Racism isn’t new to me.

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