allerasphinx:

jawnbaeyega:

skywalkerapologist:

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Yes, silly me for not being 100% satisfied with the “baby step” of having a white female lead when that baby step has been happening for decades. Seems like that precious little baby should be all grown up by now, no?

So. Why don’t you think about why you see a white female lead as the only possible “first step” rather than telling me I’m being ungrateful for making ONE post that’s critical of the Rogue One casting (with an acknowledgement that there may be a story-driven reason for it, no less).

What kind of trickle down equality garbage is this?

This “we have to start with white women first” bullshit is tired, laden with white supremacy, privileged, and empirically denied.

No. We don’t “all” benefit from “female representation.” White women benefit from white female representation. And too often these White Feminists ™ reveal that they’re only in it for themselves because they constantly attempt to silence WoC when we ask for more while simultaneously demanding that WoC support projects that pretend WoC don’t exist to “prove” we’re “good feminists.” 

Meanwhile, White Feminists ™ are too busy slobbering over the 1897984th iteration of a white brunette protagonist to even care about us, and when WoC are cast White Feminist ™ silence is deafening until the female character of color doesn’t fit their narrow definition of feminism and then out come all the think pieces and posts about how awful the character is and how anti-feminist because if it’s not good for white women then it’s not good for all women. 

You don’t actually care about WoC being represented, you want us to shut up so you can enjoy another white lady protagonist without having to confront your white privilege. 

The audacity of telling WoC to “appreciate what we have” when WoC DON’T HAVE ANYTHING is peak White Feminism ™.

They been saying “wait your turn sweaty” since the 1700s. 

badgyal-k:

kimreesesdaughter:

I don’t hate light skin people (do not refer to complexions as “_____skins”) 

I hate the silence in the room when a dark skin girl is being bullied and light skin girls remain silent because those words aren’t geared towards them.

I hate the smiles when some ignorant ass dude says “I don’t date Black girls, only light skinned ones.”

I hate when positivity is geared towards dark skin in the heat of all the hate and people make dark skin positivity equivalent to light skin hate, which it’s not. Maybe because when light skin is being praised, dark skin is being slandered. 

I hate when a dark skin girl has to have an A1 body with flawless ass skin and perfect teeth to get 100 notes on here while light skin girls can just hold a flower and get 34088 notes. 

I hate that we have to be twice as pretty just to be considered average in society. 

I hate that darker men and women get more prison time and less jobs.

I hate being 23 and still having to tell folks “You’re pretty for a dark skin girl” is not a compliment. I hate that I used to think that it was. I hate that I used to be flattered by that.

I hate that 90% of Black men’s misogyny is geared towards dark skin women. 

I hate that every time dark skin women, men and children are being praised it’s in a condescending tone like “see, they aren’t all ugly.”

I hate that 95% of Black Hollywood is light skin and no one says shit but dark skin women get called jealous for calling out the lack of representation. 

I hate that the only time light skin girls speak up is when they feel like they’re being attacked. So silent in the struggles of their dark sisters.

I hate that everyone likes to act like colorism isn’t a big deal but wouldn’t even take a check to be a dark skin person in this society. 

I hate how much light skin people sound like White people defending racism when colorism is the topic. “Don’t you mean ALL Black girls…I have dark skinned friends….I don’t have any privilege, I’m still a nigger to White people…etc” 

So no, I don’t hate light skin people, never will but I will not silence my experiences for your comfort. I will not pretend that Cardi, Zendaya and Amandla would be the it girls without their complexions. 

Colorism is a real issue, a real struggle. So if it makes you uncomfortable, maybe your light skin privilege pants are zipped up a little too tight. Maybe you got too comfortable in the fact that you would always be picked first. 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

magickmomma16:

Easy Affirmation Spells for Your Daily Routine

An affirmation is any statement in the form of “I am”. While not solely used in the craft, it is a very powerful mantra that can be done while performing mundane daily tasks; it imbues you with power and sets the stage for a wonderful day! You can repeat your chosen mantra or mantras as much as is needed to help charge your day.

Getting Ready

• I am beautiful/handsome (as you groom yourself for the day)
• I am magickal
• I am confident
• I am able to handle all that comes at me
• I am ready to shine today

Commuting

• I am safe
• I am free from distraction
• I am able to navigate through anything
• I am on time

Preparing Meals

• I am nourished
• I am healthy
• I am satisfied

At the Workplace

• I am safe from harrasment
• I am competant and successful
• I am respected
• I am able to complete my tasks
• I am able to achieve my goals
• I am willing to learn
• I am open to new opportunity
• I am sought after for my skills
• I am able to focus
• I am able to communicate effectively
• I am stronger than those who doubt me

At Home

• I am surrounded by peace
• I am filled with light and love
• I am safe and secure
• I am in my environment
• I am right where I need to be
• I am loved
• I am worthy of security
• I am tidy
• I am clean
• I am relaxed
• I am able to leave behind this day

disembodiedangelfeet:

sometimes I realize there are people on my dash heavily burdened with horrible things

bad relationships

mental illnesses

dangerous situations

and I just desperately hope that you’ll be okay, you’ll find the strength to continue and do the right thing for yourself, you’ll make it through and be happy

all of you