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I NEED YOU TO KNOW

by dakotah jennifer

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please, read my first post. 

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My name is dakotah jennifer. I am black. I am a woman. I am a writer.

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I write to be heard. I write to tell my story. I write so you can see me, really see me. I write because it is vital, because I don't know what else to do, because I need to speak in a way people cannot deny.

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black lives matter. black lives matter. 

all black lives matter.

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black lives matter

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I Need You To Know - #1

Black love is hard and torturous and it hurts every time.

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May 27, 2020

CNF

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My Published Work

A list of my published work & pieces you can purchase.

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June 3, 2020

CNF

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Why Blog?

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After all of these senseless unjust killings, I have been tired & worn down & tear-empty...

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May 27, 2020

Post

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Transcripts

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And so I read George's words and I can hear and see everything from all angles and it makes me want to cry more because I haven’t watched the video...

July 9, 2020

CNF

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Published in Safe Passage

I’m afraid of their fear. I’m afraid I’ve already committed the crime. Or that it doesn't matter.

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May 27, 2020

Poems

Inside of a Church

On Slaying the Dragon

I watch the TV and all of the white faces make me want to cry because it feels like someone has come to save us, and I think his name is George. 

June 8, 2020

CNF

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Smother

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watch carefully
how the thesaurus is better than a riot.

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May 27, 2020

Poem

... MORE TO COME

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