Don't Admire Me. Protect Me.
As I’ve scrolled through my timeline this week I’ve been inundated with the blatant reality that the society I live in has no interest in protecting Black women. Yes, this society loves to praise and admire Black women for their “Black girl magic.” It loves to tell our stories of triumph and perseverance. It has no problem appropriating our style, swag, or trendy colloquialisms. However, when it comes down to the moment we need someone to step into the fire with us and defend