I must speak on this issue because it is important. Sit down, listen and learn. Here we have an example of a white woman, a white feminist doing what white feminist do best.... 1. Discrediting a black woman because her narrative didn't include an "All Actresses matter" position. 2. Playing the victim when black people try to educate you on the issue, or feeling left out because you aren't included (the need to want to be oppressed) 3. Using the "I don't see color" excuse for backing up a claim that you're not racist. 4. Using white privilege as a platform to voice your hateful opinion. Ms. Nancy Lee Grahan is entitled to her own opinion but she was wrong in so many ways. As Viola stated last night the only thing separating women of color from anyone else is opportunity. She was speaking for all the black women who were told they weren't good enough for a position because of their color. She was speaking for all the black women like Regina King, who have been in the industry for 20+ years and havent received the recognition that they deserve. She was speaking for all black women, she was a voice for us. I am just waiting on the day when people (black men too) will let black women have our moment. We don't need black feminism right? We like to play victim right? We don't experience oppression through classism, racism and sexism right? Wrong, because here is a prime example of why us, as black women can't win without someone tearing us down.
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