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Today, I wanted to talk about this recent 'event' that happened on Tumblr, and honestly was the best thing that I had ever seen and gotten involved with.
So, yesterday, 6th March, was something called Blackout. Blackout Day was day where Black people posted selfies and shared them on Tumblr (and other social media platforms I think?). I'm not actually sure what the reason, or the drive for the Blackout Day was, but I believe the fundamental reason behind it was because there is a lack of Black people being represented- I'm going to specifically talk about Tumblr.
I have a few blogs that I run on Tumblr, and one of them is called 'It's Our Skin' where I post/reblog people being comfortable in their skin and showing it off with confidence and artistry. However, here was the issue: I was only reblogging white people on my dashboard,because that was all I could see. Occasionally, I would see a Black model on my dashboard, but it was infrequent- and I follow a lot of blogs. Now I'm not saying white people aren't worthy of being on my blog or whatever- no, that's not me. I was disconnected and felt as though I wasn't actually a part of anything on Tumblr.
Blackout Day to me, was a reminder that I was part of a beautiful and strong community, and that no matter what happens to shun us away from being out there was not going to succeed. Posting a selfie, liking, relogging - it was spreading love, it was making people feel appreciated, loved and likethey belonged. I found amazing, beautiful people to follow, and now, my dashboard is filled with both Black and white people- so my 'It's Our Skin' blog can actually be for everyone.
Doesn't have to be Blackout Day: post your selfie, add the hash-tag and you'll feel the love.
Just wanted to share
Leslie x
Blogs to check out:
#blackout
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