@unapologetically_jackie, Black Royalty, wrote:
You wouldn’t tell a Jewish person to “get over”
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#nativeamerican #indigenous #blacklivesstillmatter #blackwomen #blackpeople #blackamerican #police #whitepeople #whitedevil #whitepeople #nativeamericanhistory #blackhistory #blackmastodon
the Holocaust, so stop telling Black [People] to “get over” slavery.
(There were 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and more than 15 million African victims of the Transatlantic slave trade.)
@janeen.comenote, an Indigenous Woman, replied:
That's how us
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Native Americans feel when we are told that this country was empty and there wasn't a literal genocide so that they could take our land. Shit, we weren't even granted citizenship IN OUR OWN F---ING LAND until 1924. #WeAreStillHere
@unapologetically_jackie
Thank you for
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sharing your perspective. I understand the pain and frustration of having your history and experiences overlooked or dismissed. It's so important to acknowledge the truth of what happened and the ongoing impacts it has on Native communities today. Your resilience and
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strength in the face of such adversity is powerful, and I stand in solidarity with you and your community. Your voices deserve to be heard and respected.
@janeen.comenote
What they don't understand is that we (Native and Black folk) are the strongest people here.
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Every single Native American you've ever met descends from those who they could not kill. Every descendant of a slave in the [world] carries with them the strength of a people who survived enslavement. We are the hope and prayers answered of our ancestors who
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went through unimaginable pain.
@unapologetically_jackie
I couldn't agree more! Our resilience is a testament to the strength of our ancestors, who faced incredible hardships yet refused to be broken. Both Native and Black communities carry a truly powerful legacy of
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survival and perseverance. We are living proof of their strength and sacrifices, and it's our responsibility to honor that legacy by continuing the fight for justice and equity. Together, we embody the hope and dreams of those who came before us. 🫶🏽
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I've been told to "get over" the genocide of a million and a half of my people - even as the descendants of the regime continue to deny that the genocide ever happened, despite overwhelming evidence.
Audubon Ballroon (he/him)
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