I can’t believe that in 2012, after all the statistics and evidence to the contrary, we are still engaged in the “black people don’t commit suicide/have mental illness” rhetoric.

It’s hurtful. It’s damaging. It’s bullshit. 

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    Yes!!! I’m currently reading Sister Citizen (I know I should be finished by now) and she talks about the “Strong Black...
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  15. fuckyeahasianmen said: The benevolent racism of the Strong Black Wo/Man myth harms us each and every day. We can handle all the pressure cause WE BLACK. GTFOH. But they’re also still investigating Mr. Cornelius’ death & haven’t yet ruled out homicide. (as of 11:30 AM EST)
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    ——————— I AGREE! It is like you can either be completely crazy or your are fine. Black people need to recognize the...
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    This is absurd. Anyone who truly believes that is in denial of their own illness. It’s possible. Very possible. I’m...
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    understand how much this damages us. we are human, we feel, we hurt, we bleed.
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