chereen Francis-roberts

June 13, 2020


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I’ve been going through a whirlwind of emotion for the past two weeks following the murder of George Floyd. The experience has felt like grieving, it’s hard to describe. I’ve been deeply saddened, angry, frustrated and exhausted, but at the end of it all I’ve found optimism, because it feels like we are finally being seen and heard after fighting for so long. The consequences of neglecting racial inequality in America have begun to show and if you think that this issue doesn’t apply to the UK you are terribly wrong. This country is just as guilty, in particular with it’s reluctance to confront it’s ugly past, the effects of which still impact many black and brown people today. The deaths of our black brothers and sisters as a consequence of racism should not have to be the requirement for people to express empathy in regards to racial inequality. Black lives matter, black lives have always mattered. Racism is insidious within our society and fighting it requires much more than posting a black square on your socials. Advocate for your black brothers and sisters, listen to their stories, educate yourselves, learn your history and donate to causes that are actively fighting against racism. - Follow the links in my bio for more resources and places to donate to. #blacklivesmatter #blm #comics #illustration #blackcreative #drawing #art #racism

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