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Rachael T's avatar

So on time. I just listened to a podcast about Paul and Essie Robeson and what the U.S government did to them and also the erasure of the memory of his career. I always get angry then feel sad. I’m learning to alchemize the anger. Thanks for this reminder.

Nubia Lateefa's avatar

Before everybody else we had Paul. They broke his spirit. & hence why the essence of memory is needed. Most us have no clue about Paul or Essie as if they never happened.

cassandrean•phoenix 🍉's avatar

I'm glad to be introduced to you through this piece of mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. This is actually action.

Nubia Lateefa's avatar

Thank you for reading 🤲🏾

Sierra's avatar

"Whoever said navigating this mental hellscape wasn’t part of the self-liberatory work?” - YES!

Nubia, you have such a gift for writing articles that inspire Black folks to stop performing and get back in our bodies for true liberation. The bullshit we’re experiencing now should make us WANT to discover wholeness within ourselves. Such a great reminder, and post! 🖤

Nubia Lateefa's avatar

We don’t have the time nor privilege to be performing. Thank you for sharing this reflection Sierra 🤲🏾

LotuSole's avatar

So powerful!

Brianna Perry's avatar

Really enjoyed this!