Black freedom has never been on the ballot
Briefly

Every four years, we're led to believe that change is imminent, yet the cycle repeats, leaving marginalized communities feeling like temporary stopovers for political campaigns seeking their support.
Politicians often make promises to marginalized communities only to abandon them after the elections, heading off to fundraising events leaving a sense of emptiness and betrayal.
The narrative of hope and change has long existed within the political sphere, but it feels misleading when those in power don't truly address systemic issues impacting our lives.
The time has come to reject the cyclical politics of waiting for change from those who align with oppressive systems and instead forge our path forward.
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