Black Lives Matter
In solidarity and support of the Black Lives Matter movement, I’ve decided to pause the comic updates and my social media for the remainder of the week in order for (way) more important voices to be heard. Â
As a (very) white person I haven’t for a second felt in danger when encountering police, and I have most definitely been advantageous in any such encounters just because of my white privilege, probably many times without me even taking note of it. But for many others that is extremely far from their reality. That’s why I feel it is more important than ever to keep fighting, and keep speaking up. To still remain silent speak louder than words.
I feel it’s difficult for me to be truly articulate about this matter, as usually I would rather communicate my thoughts through a comic, but I just want to show my support and that I’m standing by every person of color in this matter.
I’ve donated $50 to help fight racism and police brutality and I encourage you to do the same, or however much you can.
Some helpful links: blacklivesmatter.carrd.co
Donate here:Â https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ab_mn
Oh, and there is a cool hashtag on Twitter that amplifies black artists. Check it out #drawingwhileblack
PS: A current favorite of mine is the excellent comic Crabgrass by Tauhid Bondia. Read it on Instagram!
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The USA, for better and for worse, is an example for the rest of the world. Let us help them become the ideal that have inspired the rest of the world with, and not the example and justification for countless authoritarian figures that are gaining power around the world. The improvement of equality in the USA will be a great example for the rest of the world in the times we live in.
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Thanks for sharing this important post. Your decision to pause updates and amplify more important voices for BLM is powerful. I really valued your honest reflection on white privilege and how different that experience is for many others. It’s a great example of solidarity.
Appreciate you using your platform for such a vital message. It’s so important to keep this energy and activism going. We need to plan our continued support and fight for change, not just today, but for many weeks from now. Every day counts.
Thanks for sharing this important message. I really appreciate you pausing your content to amplify other voices and your candid acknowledgment of white privilege. It’s a powerful reminder that we all need to keep speaking up and fighting for what’s right. Well said!
It’s really impactful to see you pause your comic updates and social media to amplify more important voices. Your honest reflection on white privilege and not feeling danger with police, contrasting it with the reality for many others, is powerful. I completely agree it’s crucial to keep fighting and speaking up.