The phrase “Protect Black women,” she writes, “should not be controversial.”
We deserve to be protected as human beings.
And we are entitled to our anger about a laundry list of mistreatment and neglect that we suffer."
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“Black women are still constantly disrespected and disregarded in so many areas of life,” she writes.
“But you know what?
Im not afraid of criticism.
We live in a country where we have the freedom to criticize elected officials.”
That said, she questions why something as simple as “Protect Black women” has become so controversial.
The rapper also faced judgement in the aftermath of her shooting.
“We were not in a relationship.
Truthfully, I was shocked that I ended up in that place.
My initial silence about what happened was out of fear for myself and my friends.
Even as a victim, I have been met with skepticism and judgment.
“But that will take time, and Black women are not naive,” she concludes.
Because at least for now, thats all we have.”
Read her full op-ed inThe New York Times.
