It's Time for Black Folks to Stop Trying to Be "Good" in the Face of Our Oppression
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by Jamilah Lemieux for Mic.com
Some of the most iconic images of nonviolent protest from the 1960s show well-groomed black folks being beaten, bitten by dogs and dragged by police officers. I marvel at the fashion worn by these meticulously coiffed protesters, who knew they would return home — if they returned home — with blood on their nylons and busted loafers. Wouldn't sneakers and jeans have been more comfortable, or less expensive to replace?
It's Time for Black Folks to Stop Trying to Be "Good" in the Face of Our Oppression
Reviewed by Unknown
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June 30, 2015
Rating: 5
Reviewed by Unknown
on
June 30, 2015
Rating: 5