Ayana Explains the Myth of "Protecting Black Women"

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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