People will say anything, it's what we do that matters most if we are to be believed. As James Baldwin said, "I cannot believe what you say because I see what you do." And if the legislative and everyday record reflects what we care about--protecting Black women ain't it. We're legendary in denying the humanity of Black women in America. Let's smash the myth and finally put work to our words!
Works cited: "Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath." By Theresa Waldrop, CNN Updated 5:46 PM ET, Thu March 3, 2022; “Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act.” December 15, 2021 Press Release at https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-robin-kelly-clarke-watson-coleman-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan; ‘Protect black Women’ Hundreds March to Demand Answers on What Would’ve been Lauren Smith Fields’ 24thBirthday, Celebs Comment on Case” Bossip.com 1/24/2022; Rep. Kelly discusses report on Black women and girls, legislation on Black maternal health Aaron Gettinger, staff writer, May 7, 2021; “’Protect Black Women’ Isn’t Just a Catchy Slogan—It’s a Demand, and We Deserve Nothing Less.” NWLC.org 7/26/2021 by Sarah Wing; Act.colorofchange.org/ “We pledge to protect Black women and Girls.”
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