To help resolve this chronic lack of sleep, Acosta and Sosa are calling for rest as reparations. Yes, they're looking for an ease to the many burdens that might prevent Black people and people of color from sleeping like systemic racism, socioeconomic struggle, and more. But they're also looking for the opportunity to rest and have leisure time — time that will allow people to dream and heal. [More]For some reason, Li'l Abner's job as a mattress tester comes to mind.
Teen Vogue again?
Don't these people have anal sex and boyfriend loopholes to concern themselves with?
[Via Michael G]
"White Culture in the United States:
ReplyDeleteDelayed gratification
If you didn't meet your goals, you didn't work hard enough"
"Acosta quoted Langston Hughes, wondering “What happens to a dream deferred?”
Wow. It's like it's finally all falling into place.