There’s a lot going on in the world today and Black folks are tired. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police, protests continue to sweep the nation and the world. His death is one in a long line of unarmed Black Americans murdered by police. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Tony McDade. The list goes on. Writer and activist Shanon Lee joins us to talk about her work and the things weighing us down. We talk about it all, from the #BlackLivesMatter, #SayHerName, and #MeToo movements, to the importance of studying pop culture and how Black women can seek help to lighten our emotional loads.
Black Lives Matter. Say Her Name.
Shanon Lee is a contributor for Forbes and The Lily, published by The Washington Post. Her opinion essays on misogyny and racism are widely circulated and have been shared by notables including bestselling author J.K. Rowling, rap legend MC Lyte and political activist Kevin Powell. Shanon is a mentor-editor for The OpEd Project and is working on a book about misogynoir in pop culture. Visit Shanon online at MyLove4Writing.com and on Twitter and IG @mylove4writing.
Lunchtime Read:
“Research Shows Entire Black Communities Suffer Trauma After Police Shootings” by Tasha Williams for YES! Magazine (published August 3, 2018)
Fancy Quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis
Resources
44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
Why We Need More Culturally Competent Therapists
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