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(1/4) I& #39;ve seen a lot of folks call out the looting and destruction at the protests & while I agree that its dangerous and harmful, I& #39;ll say w my whole chest that businesses can be rebuilt and things can be repaired and rebought, but LIVES cannot. Let& #39;s stay focused!
(2/4) Additionally, it& #39;s important to understand that the people who are looting are not there for the movement. We& #39;ve seen footage of this already, of Black leaders PLEADING for the looting and destruction to stop.
(3/4) This a way the oppressors are making sure there is something to blame on Black folk now and after the protests are over. It& #39;s a way for oppressors to move the public gaze from the protests themselves. And if you& #39;re asking about the looting, then unfortunately its working.
(4/4) Don& #39;t let them distract you from the lives theyre taking and listen to the cries of our Black brothers and sisters. You want to be an ally, so don& #39;t instigate & talk over Black folk! SUPPORT. UNDERSTAND. LISTEN. We need to stay focused so we can fight this fight TOGETHER.
(5/4?) It& #39;s also important to mention that with chaos comes vulnerabilities and unfortunately, there will be people who take advantage of that. If you& #39;re concerned about the businesses (which is VALID AND IMPORTANT esp small business!) then let& #39;s be a part of the change &
(6/4) make sure we& #39;re there when they begin to rebuild. Keep this same energy!!!!
