I had a first reaction similar to many on the TIME person of the year piece....I was like, "Taylor? Why she front and center?" Okay, literally she was off center but figuratively she stay centered. Like whiteness. And as always, my mind went to those who are most vulnerable. I can't stand much about Taylor Swift (probably all that she stands for and symbolizes) but I think it's important that we not minimize the experience of any person who has been subjected to sexual assault/abuse/harassment.[...]
Black girl Sister Queen Black Friend Mammy Object of my desire Tell me who hurt you Unless it was me Or someone who looks like me In that case Then you need the facts And you should let the courts decide Because the courts never get it wrong Unless they get it wrong with me You’re being divisive We’re all... Black (White) Women Why do you insist on being both All the damn time? Not all... Black men White women[...]