Planned Parenthood bake sales over the past few years. Can you talk about your thoughts on the concept of “protesting” with baked goods?There's a great history and tradition of that. There’s Georgia Gilmore, who I had the honor of writing about last year for. During the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, she sold baked goods and meals to help fund the boycott, which of course required cars and gas and insurance.
During this period though, it feels even more emotional, and frankly even more exhausting. I think it's amazing that there are people organizing and out in these streets every single day, but I personally realized that I need a break. And also, that there is a pandemic going on. Even though the protesters I've seen have been incredibly responsible, in terms of wearing masks, it is a whole bunch of people gathering during a pandemic.
After I go to a protest, I make sure I remain symptom-free for the next several days and then I'll decide if I want to go to another protest. It is exhausting because of what we're protesting. The fact that this is even happening: It's not just George Floyd, it is Breonna Taylor, it is Tony McDade, it is Ahmaud Arbery, it is Nina Pop—the list goes on and on and on. To really contemplate that, especially as a Black person—it's just truly messed up.
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