A Gentle Landing

A Gentle Landing

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A Gentle Landing
A Gentle Landing
"atlantic is a sea of bones" —Lucille Clifton

"atlantic is a sea of bones" —Lucille Clifton

Voicing Hope for Black Mermaid Dreams

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Sep 19, 2022
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I have nothing to say to Black mermaid haters. But I will say a gentle warning to those who need it: this post contains content about racial violence (i.e.) slavery, lynching, and drowning.

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