Black joy isn't just us having fun. It's a literal weapon of survival. Seriously!
It sucks that Black people are so good at surviving fascist Americans that wish us harm. But we are. We're kind of the world's leading experts on this.🤷🏿♂️
I see lots of folks talking about how to prepare for what's coming. I'm not saying those preparations are bad, but a lot of it is US-style rugged individualism.
My advice: Find your community. Strengthen those bonds. And find your sources of joy!
@mekkaokereke This can not be stressed enough. I've been reaching out to old friends and former colleagues over the past few days, and it seriously helped, both me and the people I spoke with.
No mater what happens next, we have to remember we're not alone in this.
@mekkaokereke I know it's really hard to be hopeful right now. It takes a lot of effort.
But hope is contagious. See if you can call up just one friend, or just text them, ask how they're holding up. Let them know you're there if they need you. They'll do the same for people in their lives. It'll spread.
mekka okereke 
Stefan Bohacek