"I remember the first time I was called the N-word.
I was in Sweden, I walked into the subway and sat down next to an older lady.
She pulled her purse close to her body, looked at me with disgust and called me the n-word.
I froze.
I was so uncomfortable.
I didn’t say a thing.
But what happened next, put me into tears and is an experience I will never ever forget.
One person, spoke up, then another and then another.
It was like a domino effect.
Tears were streaming down my face, as I watched people standing up for what was RIGHT.
I feel like this is what I’m witnessing right now on social media. It’s a positive chain effect coming from all different races.
How many times have you heard someone say something inappropriate but stayed silent? Or spoke up?
This isn’t about white vs black.
Racism is wrong and evil. It’s about doing the right thing, even when you’re uncomfortable.
So keep being bold, loud and stand up for what is right.
Your voice matters and is making a difference ✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾"
Thank you Fatima (@stylefitfatty) for allowing us to share this emotional story with our community.
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