The timing of this piece is stunning considering the recent racially motivated murder of 10 Black people in Buffalo, NY. Glyniss has related the life experience of, it seems many if not most, Black Americans. I personally have been told by a Black woman that I have known for many years about “the talk”! Basically Black parents telling their children how they must behave under certain situations. It is virtually impossible for a white person to fully understand the world that they are forced to live in.
This is beautifully written and stunningly sad. The idea of living in a society with police, who are supposed to protect you, but might turn on you for no reason is traumatic. Every day. Of your entire life.
The relevancy of the article in very timely. It speaks to the conditions of existence of nearly every community. Sadly enough it also speaks to hundreds of thousands of individuals who are deeply impacted by such events…..directly and indirectly. Nevertheless, the effect is the same a wounded soul, an uneasy spirit, a troubled mind, and mounting wondering of what to do.
Thanks for this; it is very scary to become aware of the "battle fatigue" of people of colour, that are ALREADY facing excess discrimination and police bullying and brutality.
I’m really glad that Glyniss addressed the issues that Black Americans face every day and continue to face. I am also grateful that the people in this piece were able to share their experiences. This was very well written!
The timing of this piece is stunning considering the recent racially motivated murder of 10 Black people in Buffalo, NY. Glyniss has related the life experience of, it seems many if not most, Black Americans. I personally have been told by a Black woman that I have known for many years about “the talk”! Basically Black parents telling their children how they must behave under certain situations. It is virtually impossible for a white person to fully understand the world that they are forced to live in.
This is beautifully written and stunningly sad. The idea of living in a society with police, who are supposed to protect you, but might turn on you for no reason is traumatic. Every day. Of your entire life.
She learned very well from the master.
OMG. This is so heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing.
The relevancy of the article in very timely. It speaks to the conditions of existence of nearly every community. Sadly enough it also speaks to hundreds of thousands of individuals who are deeply impacted by such events…..directly and indirectly. Nevertheless, the effect is the same a wounded soul, an uneasy spirit, a troubled mind, and mounting wondering of what to do.
Thanks for this; it is very scary to become aware of the "battle fatigue" of people of colour, that are ALREADY facing excess discrimination and police bullying and brutality.
I’m really glad that Glyniss addressed the issues that Black Americans face every day and continue to face. I am also grateful that the people in this piece were able to share their experiences. This was very well written!