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I have a script where a character says “Shiiit” and every Black person who reads it reads it properly. My white friend thought it was a typo. This cultural nuance is why we need Black executives, readers, and more.
Janaé Lorraine 🐙
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- I’ve been this neighbor before and this is what I can tell you: 1. Do NOT call a delivery person. If she accepts the food and has no explanation for how it got there, it has potential to incite further violence.
- Looked at this too long & started to hate my face so probably going to delete this 😭
- Replying to @jaethefadeTip: Do not walk right back to YOUR apartment after doing this. Go out for a walk, wherever. It’s in your best interest the victim does not know where you stay unless you’re comfortable with that (but it’s risky).
- Replying to @jaethefade2. If you have a SOLID idea of who the aggressor is, do wait until they are gone to knock. If no answer, slide your # under the door and knock again.
- Replying to @jaethefade5. When I was in this situation, all I wanted to do was talk. Especially from a place of anonymity. It’s easier to talk when you’re not worried about being judged. Many crisis lines weren’t willing to just “talk” though. Hope this helps.
- Replying to @jaethefadeTip: Make sure the abuser/aggressor is GONE gone before verbally sharing the “Hi Annie” instructions so they don’t overhear you. DO NOT write “Hi Annie” instructions down on the paper with your #. ONLY YOUR #.
- Replying to @jaethefade3. Since you introduced yourself already to the other person- say your name through the door is something else. Something simple like “Annie”- and tell her if she decides to text you, to start with “Hi Annie” so you KNOW it’s her.
- Replying to @jaethefade4. It keeps YOU safe and in the event the aggressor sees the paper and texts you- you’ll know it’s not the victim when they don’t start with “Hi Annie”, further protecting you and the victim.
