Whenever marginalized people feel forced to "prove" we're "model minorities" (as if that's even a real thing) I think of the following quote by Toni Morrison. (Thanks to @uppitynegress.bsky.social)

I want laws & supports that benefit us all as do most. Others actively work to deny us access. /end

April reads

Mele Kalikimaka & Chag Chanukah Sameach

There are too many coincidences for me in my case. From the website changing after I mentioned it in my attempt to contact them to them sending it TODAY the day after I dispute the charge for not receiving the order. That same day, middle of the night pre-shipment to accepted is also unusual. /9

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