Equally, there has been a strong pushback against certain social movements that demand justice for marginalized groups. Needless to state the global movement Floyd’s brutal murder reignited and the resurfacing of Fanon’s famous adage “we revolt because we can’t breathe” in academic circles. Here I am also thinking about the murder of George Floyd, an African American man who the world saw being lynched due to the refusal to heed his plea “I can’t breathe”. The ( in)ability to breath has been a rallying cry resulting in the intensification of the struggle for racial justice. Ironically, the pandemic has made apparent so much about the injustice Black people live (from death by Covid 19 to global vaccine distribution). The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness”. COMMENT Dr Serawit Debele 18 February 2022įebruary is that time of the year when a whole month is dedicated to Black people to celebrate themselves and be celebrated by well-meaning, diversity and inclusion-sensitive nonblack denizens.
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