Audubon Ballroon (he/him)
@audubonballroon@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month
"Just to play devil's advocate" This quickly derails a conversation about race by swerving into loaded hypotheticals. Plus, it seems as if you get a kick out of putting my humanity on trial. "Agree to disagree" This doesn't resolve situations of injustice. "Agree to disagree" is acceptable for preferences and trivialities - my rights and ongoing oppression cannot be reduced to mere opinion.
"Just to play devil's advocate" This quickly derails a conversation about race by swerving into loaded hypotheticals. Plus, it seems as if you get a kick out of putting my humanity on trial. "Agree to disagree" This doesn't resolve situations of injustice. "Agree to disagree" is acceptable for preferences and trivialities - my rights and ongoing oppression cannot be reduced to mere opinion.
"Just to play devil's advocate" This quickly derails a conversation about race by swerving into loaded hypotheticals. Plus, it seems as if you get a kick out of putting my humanity on trial. "Agree to disagree" This doesn't resolve situations of injustice. "Agree to disagree" is acceptable for preferences and trivialities - my rights and ongoing oppression cannot be reduced to mere opinion.
"I don't think that has to do with race" In a racialized society, systemic racism has affected everything - education, healthcare, the workforce, housing - you name it. If you haven't noticed the role that race plays, you've likely been in a position of privilege. "What about..." "What aboutism," as Rachel Cargle says, is often used to deflect blame and shift the conversation away from the oppressed group being discussed. White supremacy is exemplified by society's reluctance to ever give exclusive attention to BIPOC folks.
"I don't think that has to do with race" In a racialized society, systemic racism has affected everything - education, healthcare, the workforce, housing - you name it. If you haven't noticed the role that race plays, you've likely been in a position of privilege. "What about..." "What aboutism," as Rachel Cargle says, is often used to deflect blame and shift the conversation away from the oppressed group being discussed. White supremacy is exemplified by society's reluctance to ever give exclusive attention to BIPOC folks.
"I don't think that has to do with race" In a racialized society, systemic racism has affected everything - education, healthcare, the workforce, housing - you name it. If you haven't noticed the role that race plays, you've likely been in a position of privilege. "What about..." "What aboutism," as Rachel Cargle says, is often used to deflect blame and shift the conversation away from the oppressed group being discussed. White supremacy is exemplified by society's reluctance to ever give exclusive attention to BIPOC folks.
The four types of white denial of racism highlighted by @sywtta are extremely relevant: Denial of... Fact "That's not true" Awareness "| had no idea" Responsibility "It's not my fault" Impact "That wasn't my intention" I hear these very often. If you find yourself saying one of these things, or if you hear someone else saying these things, take notice. These may be indicators that a productive conversation is turning into a futile debate.
The four types of white denial of racism highlighted by @sywtta are extremely relevant: Denial of... Fact "That's not true" Awareness "| had no idea" Responsibility "It's not my fault" Impact "That wasn't my intention" I hear these very often. If you find yourself saying one of these things, or if you hear someone else saying these things, take notice. These may be indicators that a productive conversation is turning into a futile debate.
The four types of white denial of racism highlighted by @sywtta are extremely relevant: Denial of... Fact "That's not true" Awareness "| had no idea" Responsibility "It's not my fault" Impact "That wasn't my intention" I hear these very often. If you find yourself saying one of these things, or if you hear someone else saying these things, take notice. These may be indicators that a productive conversation is turning into a futile debate.
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Shotgun Seamstress
@shotgunseamstress@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 months ago
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
Shotgun Seamstress
@shotgunseamstress@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 months ago
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
The cover of "THING" Magazine (1991). Bright red background, the title in black, bold lettering across the top. Below that, a black and white photo of a grimacing woman, fully made up with long lashes and long feather earrings . A list of contents is on the bottom left: Dennis Cooper, Vaginal Davis, Essex Hemphill, Gary Indiana, ishmael Houston-Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Ultra Nate.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Front page of a newspaper called "The Womanist," published March 1989. The title appears at the top of the page in a font that looks painted with a brush. Below in bold san serif font, "Happy International Women's Day and Black Heritage Month." There is a large drawing on the left hand side of the page of a black woman rolling up her sleeve in a way that signifies strength.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
Cover of BLK magazine (August 1990) The Cover is neon green with a black and white image of Dr. Marjorie Hill on the cover sitting in a large rattan peacock chair. She was New York City's Lesbian and Gay Representative at City Hall. She looks professional and stylish, wearing a dark blazer and long, flowing kente cloth skirt. The letters BLK are large and bold in the top left of the cover.
mekka okereke :verified:
@mekkaokereke@hachyderm.io  ·  activity timestamp 4 months ago
Dinah 🕊🇺🇦
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