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| "The beauty of anti-racism is that you don't have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it's the only way forward." |
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This issue is about anti-Blackness in all its manifestations. The things I’ve seen online this month, from the debate on interracial marriage to the denouncing of Black institutions like Delta Sigma Theta and Spelman College as demonic (?!) have honestly made me sad for us. Because what THEE FUCK is wrong with yall? We all carry anti-Black views that have been ingrained in us by a society that hates us top to bottom, but camman. What are we doing to collectively challenge these viewpoints and sentiments in ourselves and others? How do we free ourselves from the shackles of viewing everything Black as inherently bad? Because I’m tired. Anyway, I’m highlighting lots of Black shit that I love in this newsletter, as usual, because that’s what I do. -Khadijah |
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| FUNNY SHIT FROM THE INTERNET |
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I’m a prison abolitionist, and driving without a license is an inherently racist charge used to trap Black folks, and also….baby, WHAT is you doin?! |
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| FEATURED BLACK LOCAL BUSINESS:
Local Green Atlanta |
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I order from Local Green when I am too lazy to cook or go out for food, I want something that is healthy-ish, and I want to buy Black. Their food is SO good. The Salmon Philly. Just, yes. |
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| ONE THING I DID WELL! ONE THING I FUCKED UP! |
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| I am practicing grace and respect for myself. This part of the newsletter is about a personal promise and also accountability. I hope it inspires you to show yourself some appreciation while consistently pushing to be better! |
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| I closed out a client who I did not get along with. And it was the best thing I’ve done this year so far. I’m not here right now for people, situations, and things that disturb my spirit. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT. Learning when to cut things out without fear has been a journey, but there is always better waiting for me on the other side. |
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I’ve been letting unrealistic expectations drive me a bit for the last few months (years, maybe decades? lol). I have been trying to reign myself in, both with respect to how I put pressure on myself to perform, and also what I expect from those around me. We’re just people for godsake! |
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| Did Interracial Dating Ever Help Anybody? |
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There is no such thing as “reverse” racism, and strong negative reactions by Black people to interracial relationships are not evidence of this non-existent phenomenon. Hopefully that’s not too critical-race-theory for the people in the back. Well-intentioned white people seem to believe that more interracial dating is indicative of progress on racial issues, but it is not, and never has been (white people and Black people been fuckin since the beginning of this country, and where has that gotten us?) |
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| We are excited to extend an invitation to all eligible members of our community to apply for the Ascend Programme, a unique initiative focused on supporting women and non-binary leaders of growth-stage businesses that require funding to scale. The Ascend Programme is designed to provide investment readiness, business and funding advice, investment relationship brokerage, and aftercare support to businesses at a fast-growth stage, aiming to scale with the help of funding and strategic connections. |
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| May she be well-loved, well-kept and most importantly, WellCapped. At WellCapped, we believe that everyone deserves luxury. We want you to feel & look your best always - hair is just the beginning! This all started as a wild dream for us and thanks to you, our dream is now a reality. We have so much more to share with you as we continue on this journey, together. Stay tuned! XOXO, Shante & Lauren |
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| Special note: Darrel Frater is constantly posting resources for founderson Twitter, so if you don’t follow him, go check him out. Also, hit him up if you’re looking for debt financing! |
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Help us reach our $1000 goal to fund scholarships and empower resilient students to pursue their academic dreams. Donate for a chance to win a $150 gift card and a special gift from a Black-owned business. Your donation supports a worthy cause and gives you a chance to win! |
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| Khadijah draws on her deep experience as a lawyer, serial entrepreneur, executive, and innovator to help businesses build efficiently for scale.
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