But we are more than the sum of our parts, and we are more than the numbers on our scales. Be like me and judge people by the decisions they make wit… - Luvvie Ajayi

Being able to live without having to be defined by your skin color is the hallmark of privilege.

Black trauma is never given space to heal because we have to make sure the white people who hurt us don’t feel too bad about it. Even as victims, we’re told to care about the feelings of those who harm us.

Under promise and over deliver. People will be pleasantly surprised that you gave more than they expected. And remember that there is always room for us to be better and do better. That's what I am calling for. Not just everybody else - myself, too.