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Shimmer retweeted
Normani was 16 years old dealing with racism while in Fifth Harmony.
Caleb McLaughlin was 14 years old dealing with racism while on Stranger Things.
Leah Jeffries was 12 years old dealing with racism on Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Black children are never too young to suffer on the job, so you’re never too young to have some wisdom about racism in the entertainment industry.
Shimmer retweeted
Hey so anti blackness is universal which means the othering of darkskin is universal, so colorism is an issue is every single non white community. Deducing it the black community is why ppl think yall dont have the tools to even have the conversation in the first place
Shimmer retweeted
Race most definitely plays a role in how you have to approach content creation.
If black creators had the same opportunities as other creators and were put on equal playing fields as other creators, we wouldn’t need to make our own award shows, showcases, groups, events, communities to be given a fighting chance.
We are constantly insulted, made fun of, whitewashed, ignored, and hated. Every day, we have to learn how to navigate the world of content creating while not giving up who we are and what we represent.
Shimmer retweeted
Systemic racism exists in more ways then one. black people have to do more and work harder just to get close to the same opportunities as everyone else. And even when youre at the top youll still get tested. Thats a proven fact. Thats all I gotta say about it.
Shimmer retweeted
race doesn't determine one's skill set or potential but it definitely impacts your opportunities and abilities to pursue things. and acting like that isn't true is just overlooking a lot of barriers that exist for POC and especially black people. what an insane take
Shimmer retweeted
applies to the epstein files but also relevant re: “no diddy” & “baby oil” jokes, incel/blackpill lingo, even responses to the “queer hijabi amputee” drawing + the “lesbian covid-conscious bar” incident becoming ridicule fodder where vulnerable, affected communities catch strays
Shimmer retweeted
so pulling books about black history from schools isn’t censorship, but a website moderating content that sexualizes child abuse is …?
your “activism” begins and ends with your dick
