"Stop scrolling and please help me spread the word, because if I've landed on your page you're most likely either a black woman or someone who cares about black women and the simple phrase I'm about to share could help save a black woman's life.

Doctors are to black women what police officers are to black men. That may seem controversial but I believe it to be true and I speak from personal experience.

If you've seen this TikTok you know that a 2016 study showed that 50% of medical students and residents thought that black people couldn't feel pain the same as white people.

And we learned from this video that because of a 1999 study, to this day, there's a black correction factor for the creatinin levels in black people's kidneys, meaning we're less likely to recieve a kidney transplant if needed.

So if you go to a doctor, feel you aren't getting proper treatment or they refuse the treatment you've requested, say to them the following:

I will need you to document on record that you are refusing the treatment (or medicine) I've requested, and the reason you are doing so."

This works. I have used it in other situations. If medical staff have to document and take responsibility and be on the hook legally for doing shady shit they behave much differently.

If you weren’t already going to spread this advice because black women are at risk, then spread it because it’s applicable to everyone else as well, including you reading this.

But particularly women, and especially black women.

Reblog this within 30 seconds in order to receive luck in your efforts for romance, assistance in your relationships, and/or to help easy conflict in your current relationship. Likes charge.

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[Image I.D: Tips for protesting in a hijab.

The less fabric, the better. If you wear a rectangle hijab, tuck in the long ends. Squares are preferred as they’re smaller.

Do not wear pins. Use a magnet if you have one or wear jersey or another hijab that does not require pins.

Bring an extra hijab. Bring an extra hijab in case you get tear gassed- it can linger on the fabric and get reactivated, so it’s best to change. End I.D.]

just want to add to this a little more

if you choose to ignore the events about the murders of black lives, because you don’t want to see any nEGatIVIty – you are showing how blinded you are by your privilege, and additionally; how you’re feeding into the side of the oppressors. we all have access to social media, staying informed isn’t hard especially since these sites are FREE – additionally, you can use your platforms to help spread this information. twitter right now, especially, is a beacon for this information!!

furthermore, if you are more angry about the looting that is going on instead of the LIVES of people that are being lost – you need a reality check.  

and just to conclude, if you are out there protesting right now – i’m proud of you and i wish i could be standing by your side, please know that i am there in spirit. i’m going to reblog in a few minutes with some things you can do to stay safe – especially since the police are planning to escalate the curfew!!

okay for my followers who are protesting, here is a list of ways you can stay safe!! some important information that has been released are the following:

if you’re protesting near Beverly Hills, people on twitter have recommended doing the following since they’re tying to box everyone around rodeo:

here are some phone numbers you can call for unlawful arrests:

here’s a list of what to wear/bring:

here’s a list of things other protestors on twitter have said NOT to bring/wear:

 here’s a link to a tweet that explains your rights:

please stay safe, i love and support you & i hope this helps!! 

if you have anything you want me to add, please let me know!!

IF YOU ARE IN SAN DEIGO PLEASE STAY SAFE