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I see you all who are muted & listening for #Black

I see you all who are muted & listening for #BlackoutTuesday.
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Now, I encourage you to take action and educate yourselves further. Sharing a comprehensive action plan from Black Lives Matter via the link in my bio. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

When I was 5, my mother and I moved from an all-bl

When I was 5, my mother and I moved from an all-black neighborhood in Baltimore to an all-white neighborhood in Northern Virginia.
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There were a few kids in my new neighborhood, and I was excited to make new friends. I instantly hit it off with the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl across the street. She didn’t look like me, but we had so much in common and quickly became best friends. The girl my age who next door to her, on the other hand? When I came up to introduce myself, she looked at me and said “Sorry, my brother and I don’t play with black kids.”
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That was the first day that I’ve felt like a second class citizen in the United States, and it certainly wasn’t the last. Unfortunately, racism isn’t getting worse in this country — it’s just being recorded.
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I’m upset and angry that the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, and countless other black people have been cut short for no good reason. Black Lives Matter, and our government must hold people accountable.
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If you’re as angry as I am, here are a few ways you can take action:
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+ White People Reading: stand up against injustice and fight with BIPOC. Learn more about and talk out the conscious and unconscious biases that white folks have. Listen to BIPOC and educate yourselves.
+ Donate to groups such as the @mnfreedomfund, @naacp, @colorofchange, & Southern Poverty Law Center that are fighting injustice across the country
+ Hold your local officials accountable. Call them. Write to them. Make sure your local police department wears body cams and has proper de-escalation training so we can avoid situations like this in the future.
+ DC & Maryland friends — VOTE in the primaries on June 2nd. Keep voting in your local and state elections, in addition to the upcoming presidential election.
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Check out my highlight “For Floyd” for more resources. Keep your head up. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 📷 by @quotesbychristie

If you guys have been following along on Stories a

If you guys have been following along on Stories and catching my Fancy Friday OOTDs, you know I’m a firm believer that dressing up around the house can put you in a better mood! 🙌 #ad
Today on the blog, I’m sharing some of my favorite, budget-friendly essentials from the Scoop collection at @Walmart -- everything is under $50! Head to the link in my bio to read the post, and shop this darling $39 striped dress via @liketoknow.it! http://liketk.it/2PNmj #liketkit #WalmartFashion 📷 by @foodphotographer

Ok so...who’s playing Animal Crossing (or has a

Ok so...who’s playing Animal Crossing (or has a partner who plays?) Why does the turnip price change so much? @greta_hollar and I want to know! 😂 Help!
I’ve also been enjoying my weekly trips to the grocery store cause it’s an excuse to get dressed 😂 I’ve been loving this cozy sweatshirt/tie-dye skirt combo for some of the chilly weather we’ve had this past week! Shop this look via the link in my bio, or with the @liketoknow.it app! http://liketk.it/2PEMb #liketkit 📷 by @foodphotographer

Spotted: Alicia in her natural habitat 🍷🍇 Ha

Spotted: Alicia in her natural habitat 🍷🍇 Had to spend #NationalWineDay at a vineyard!
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Felt amazing to make a socially distanced visit to one of my favorite wineries today! Part of Virginia is in Phase 1 of Reopening, and if you’re a wine club member at @aftonmtnvineyards like we are, you can reserve a table on their outdoor patio. They did a great job at spacing everyone out, masks are required when entering and exiting the winery, and you can bring your own food, blankets, etc. — but they’ll supply the wine!
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Also, this is the first time I’ve gotten to wear this dress in public, and it felt AMAZING (so far I’ve worn it around the house!) Get all my outfit details via the @liketoknow.it app! http://liketk.it/2PASm #liketkit 📷 @foodphotographer

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