When I say “Save the Oceans”, I am not implying “F*ck the Forests”.
When I say Black Lives Matter I am in no way saying that other lives have no meaning. What I am saying is that this is the conversation that is most important right now.
To insert “all lives matter” into an important conversation about how black humanity has been systematically repressed since pretty much forever is to obfuscate and intentionally misdirect a critical conversation that we who are of privilege must have.
My job is to stand in support and listen, to do my best to understand and then listen some more.
Have no doubt, if you are white you were born with a privilege that is as innate to you as your skin and hair color and it knows little to nothing of the dangers and denigration our black brothers and sisters must deal with daily.
So while I expect it to be understood,
here at BadAss Quilters Society
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Full Stop
Mic Drop
P.s… I warned you many posts ago that BAQS was not just another pretty quilting face and we would be digging deep into what it means to live in community. So while you might know where you stnd with other parts of your online world, here it is clear. Don’t ever think I don’t make good on my promises. So if this is not for you, no worries but do rest assured that if you leave a hateful comment I will delete it.
Well said, particularly the analogy to oceans and forests. It’s easy to say “all lives matter” but that is not the reality here in the United States. People of color are not valued as equal members of our society by far too many individuals and systems in this nation. We pledge liberty and justice for all but we ALL need to start living it.
Thank you for standing up and speaking out against racial injustice at risk of losing members. Change takes courage and action. Proud to be with you and fellow BAdass Quilters!
Your willingness to take a stand is exactly why I follow your page. Thank you so so much!
Go Maddie! I wholeheartedly agree. It makes me proud to be a Badass Quilter!
AMEN!👏 WE ARE ALL EQUAL…WHY DOES IT MATTER THE COLOUR OF A PERSONS SKIN?? I WILL NEVER EVER UNDERSTAND IT!! IT HAS GONE ON FOR FAR FAR FAR TOO LONG… THIS HAS TO STOP!😢🙏🙏
Listening to the cries of injustice worldwide must be the wakeup call for change here in America. The world is roaring!
Good for you Maddie. Looking from the UK it seems unbelievable that the police would behave as they do towards black people. So openly with no shame!!!! And a president who threatens to shoot anyone who disapproves!!!
We have racism here but it’s more subtle – equally horrific of course. If I was in the USA I would be joining the protesters…. I hope your country mends – perhaps after the election. I am thinking of you all. X
Good for you Maddie. Looking from the UK it seems unbelievable that the police would behave as they do towards black people. So openly with no shame!!!! And a president who threatens to shoot anyone who disapproves!!!
We have racism here but it’s more subtle – equally horrific of course. If I was in the USA I would be joining the protesters…. I hope your country mends – perhaps after the election. I am thinking of you all. X
All lives matter, but right now let’s get on board with Black Lives matter. Justice for all the murders of black brothers and sisters.