Wakanda Forever
This last death hit hard. It feels like 2020 just keeps punching us, and when we fall to the floor, curled into the fetal position clutching our sides, 2020 decides to kick us. We can’t catch a break.
We’re not only reeling from a huge community loss, but today also happens to be an incredibly important personal death anniversary for me. It’s a lot.
I didn’t really want to write anything this week. I just haven’t been feeling it, but I felt like I had to say something.
So here are a few brief highlights that have been swirling around in my head:
It’s okay to grieve someone you’ve never met. It’s possible to feel connected to someone you’ve never met. Their art brought something to life within you.
It’s okay to take a break. It feels like everyone is expected to operate at optimal productivity levels when that shouldn’t be the case.
Black people have taken blow after blow for the majority of this year. Be kind to yourselves and others. It’s been the year of reflection, silence, and yes, grief.
Finally, if you don’t understand why losing Chadwick Boseman hurt Black peoples so much, you can simply be quiet and let us grieve in peace.
Wakanda Forever
