“Its Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day,” Jada began.
“On June 19, 1865, the last remaining African-American slaves were set free.
On this June 19, Black America is in a crisis.
They are freedom fighters from two different generations.
“On one hand, thats really inspiring and gives me a lot of hope.
And on the other hand, it kind of feels like, just now?”
“I think thats the thing we need to get our white sisters to understand.
You cant separate your ‘-isms’ from ours.”
As the discussion pivoted to cancel culture, Willow noted that it “is so prevalent right now.”
She continued, “Im seeing people shaming others, like saying really terrible things.
Shaming people for what they are choosing to say or shaming people for not saying anything at all.
I feel like if we really want change, shaming doesnt lead to learning.”
“Cancel culture is a little dangerous,” she said.
“It definitely is because none of us are perfect.
Joked Jada, “Im expecting to be canceled at some point!”
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