Jewish Group

"Oh, but I don't mean YOU."

BTA has a strong understanding of my family background. I won't get into it here.

As a Black woman - the quote above? Too many times to count in my 52 years. I was prepared by my parents to address it immediately without throwing hands. I reserved that for direct attacks on my mom for being a "you know what" lover.

What I wasn't prepared for? anti-Semitism. Be it polite or overt.

I have gotten much better at it the past 5 or 6 years. October 7 broke what was left of my soul after the public lynching of George Floyd. I've been absolutely acidic the past few years.

People will say things to me not realizing what my family background is.When I say it is real - I mean it.

It may not seem like it because it is everywhere. But you do have allies. And it's incumbent on us (allies) to be vicious and cruel in retaliation. Even if we are 3 generations removed. I will never turn my back on Grammy Hannie (mom's paternal grandmother). Too many custom made dolls that looked like me.