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.
@ErickaSimone @stefan @mekkaokereke
Me too. It’s hard. I wish I could tell you what helps me but not much helping right now 🤷
@peterbutler Other than reaching out and checking on friends, I've also been recommending browsing the "MutualAid" hashtag. (And maybe you're already doing that! Just a general advice for those who have a bit of extra spare cash.)
And I get that people are hesitant to give money to strangers. What if it's a scam? What if this person deserves it more than that other person?
Fair. But you know what, just do it. Just today. Give $1 to 10-15 random people, if you want, what are the chances they're all scammers? Think about all the money you've wasted buying crap you ended up never using.
Just do something.
mekka okereke 
Stefan Bohacek
Ericka Simone
Peter Butler