The pitfalls of this justice system have been nothing if not consistent when it comes to the ways in which it’s unevenly applied to black and brown people versus white people. Countless studies have been made outlining sentencing discrepancies for the same crimes amongst white people and people of color. The most recent egregious handling of the law is of course the case of Kyle Rittenhouse who became an infamous figure during the protests against police brutality. In the wake of the video depicting the death of an unarmed man at the literal hands of a police officer that shook the nation to its core, this kid decided to grab his gun and crossed state lines to “defend property” and be “a medic.” His unnecessary presence at a protest resulted in him KILLING TWO men and wounding a third.
A Flawed Society
How the pandemic has exposed our incredibly flawed society and made it abundantly clear that this shift in public thought is not in the least bit reflective in government leadership, is something I’ve been thinking about a lot recently. The disparities in our society and the disconnect of the people who represent us has catastrophic consequences that are impossible to ignore. Climate change, livable wages, access to health care, and the fundamental right to exist without constant questioning have weighed the most heavily on me and though I consider myself to be someone who is sympathetic to opposite opinions cannot wrap my head around how those things are debatable.
My Family In Imagery, pt. 2
I wanted to share just a few more photos I had but also circle back on the legacy of black people and how lucky I am to have these photographs and know as much history as I do. Slavery did a number on our people. Being able to trace my family back as far as I can is considerably remarkable considering how often documents were “lost” or intentionally destroyed or most realistically not kept at all when it comes to the lineage of black folks.
My Family In Imagery, pt. 1
One of my favorite portraits.
I got to see my grandmother the day before yesterday and she told me stories about moving to NY and being a model. She pulled out photographs of her growing up, our relatives, a magazine and newspaper clippings that were snapshots of history and reminders of her life before me.
Da Worst Apology
I usually don’t have much to say about celebrities, because there are so many other more important, pressing issues we’re facing than a statement from a blue checkmark account announcing their departure from a social media platform or the illustrious entanglements famous people find themselves in. Now, don’t get me wrong, I consume pop culture like a hungry hungry hippo, but it’s not something I feel compelled to write about too often. However, this unhinged tirade from DaBaby that took place during one of the many insanely populated music festivals (we’re still in a pandemic, eep!), Rolling Loud, has me in a state of anger and exasperation.