Good Little Black Girl

I’m finally allowing myself to cry. The pain is real and it’s raw. All my life I’ve tried to be “a good little black girl.” Don’t rock the boat. Don’t speak your mind. Don’t do or say anything that racists can use against other black people. I’m exhausted. I’m tired. I’m furious. I will be silent no more. Instead of a good little black girl, I will focus on being a strong black woman, who treats others with respect, and speaks out against injustices all. No more. Say goodbye to the good little black girl. She is a grown damn woman who has seen/heard/had enough!