I dont think “success” drives “this you. its that people try to rebrand without acknowledging harm. So many young dark skinned twitter users expressed how they felt seeing those tweets. Theres a sense of accountibility and justice in it.

Fran you could've just erased your watch and search history lol

Regarding Fran’s point, the person who pulled you aside for using incorrect terminology knew you werent trying to harm anyone by using “transgendered” thats why they approached you with kindness. The context surrounding you using that word was most l

I wonder the same thing about why I was so independently minded from such a young age when other people weren't. I really don't know why some people seem to be born with more self awareness and critical thinking than others. We can all learn though

Nahhhhhh the keeps on is giving 12 Years An R&B singer. “Ah keeps on fallin in luh and Massa keep on sellin em off.” Deep cringe

Not white men doing martial arts (terribly by the way Fran described it) to Blacksploitation music ❌❌❌🤣🤣🤣 I am on floor screaming. wish I could have been there to see it

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It's the professionals that are arguing with people who don't have their level of education for me. Why are you discussing a topic with someone who hasn't done research and don't care to. Leave them on the internet.

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What A Year - The 2022 Wrap-Up

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The Grammy Is The Baby

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They Look Damp

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A Playa On The Playa

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