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    Continuity reached out to me to see how I'm doing. I appreciate that. But he also inspired this post. I can't have the same conversation with people that I've had with him. It's TLDR and what I'm going through is too much for a format like QBN to have a really healthy discussion.

    A lot of you have your own opinions on what's going on, whether you think this is all overblown and rediculous or if you are disgusted with what's going on in America right now. Have you ever stopped to talk to an actual African American person that is your actual peer about their view on the subject?

    I'm thinking about just scheduling an open chat so everyone can participate and ask an actual person, what they're feeling and their experiences might be. Would that be helpful to any of you to get a grasp on this?

    • I just wanted to say that I'm really grateful you took the time with me. I'll bet you're so sick and tired of having to repeat youself, and re-hash everything,Continuity
    • ... and fight for basic respect. I learned a lot of valuable insights from you, and that can only make me a better person for it.Continuity
    • Yes shellie. I’ve had this discussion with many black people I’m close to, and sadly, not the first time. The frustration over this same convo goes back decadesmonospaced
    • I'm not sure what this all has done to your actual peers lives on a daily basis, though. Like, the problem follows me to work, everyone. Every day of my life.shellie
    • I think most of you would be shocked what my industry experience has been because I am a woman and black. I know I shared my sexual harassment story here withshellie
    • a major industry executive here in LA. But it doesn't just stop with sexist discrimination or harassment.shellie
    • Some of us are worldwide, but mad af about all this, so whatever you needgrafician
    • I've never asked for help from anyone. I don't need anything I've been going it alone this long. I want to help you guys understand what it's like so realshellie
    • change can happen, specially for MY experience, in this industry that you are ALL in.shellie
    • And that doesn't stop at the American borders.shellie
    • I think a lot of allies and sympathizers don't know how to actually help or support. And I have some TLDR tips for that, if you care to engage.shellie
    • As it shouldn't stop at the borders! I'm really sorry for all this and listeninggrafician
    • History will just keep repeating itself...over and over again. Things will never change. Humanity will never learn from its mistakes, we are the virus.utopian
    • ^ not if you think like that. as discuraging as recent events are. numbers of police shooting has dropped. accountability is being raised. there are progresse.pango
    • people are pissed off because its still happening. so obviously more has to be done. i for one will admit i dont fucking know what works.pango
    • all i can think of is to get involved with your local representatives.pango
    • Lol shellie your the only black person I know. I would love to get insight for sure I just feel so disconnected from everything in the states.eryx
    • I’ve been listening to friends and family about their experiences. I’d be open to hearing yours too shellie. Name the format, I’ll be there.ben_
    • I would love to hear your view of this too. I wouldn't ask a person of color because they might feel uncomfortable talking to a white person.CyBrainX
    • My GF asked her black coworker about it and he didn't want to talk about it at all.CyBrainX
    • My wife's dad is biracial (black/white) and is adopted, his entire family is from Barbados and they're all over the map with wanting to share, as people are.ben_
    • respect is key. One of her relatives told me, "Man I don't even know what to think, I'm in no position to talk right now."ben_
    • I would love that but I have some really difficult questions.sted
    • this is great Shellie. I'd ask what in your view would be an ideal world?_niko

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