The Obama Diary

I remember when Trayvon Martin was killed and my parents had a talk with me about how I had to be careful in the world. I was 12 years old....I’m 21 now. We grew up watching hashtag after hashtag. And it’s mentally and emotionally exhausting.

— Kaleb ❄️ (@yahomiekaleb) May 27, 2020

I was 15 when Trayvon Martin (17) was murdered, 17 when Michael Brown (18) was shot in the back, and 23 when Ahmaud Arbery (25) was lynched.

I'm not afraid to admit I cry when I see their faces. Our brothers are being slaughtered, and that's traumatizing.

— Bisexual Vanguard 🔻👿💙 (@bi_vanguard) May 27, 2020

I got pulled over yesterday and literally felt sick. There’s no way around the negative feeling..I hate the lights, the uniform, the intentions! They literally take us off earth and it’s horrifying to be of color near a cop you don’t know. How do we change it already

— Victoria Monét (@VictoriaMonet) May 27, 2020

When will the majority of protests & outrage be led by white people & police officers everywhere? These are your people killing us. Why are OUR voices & outrage LOUDER THAN YOURS during these times? WE DIDN’T DO THIS. I’m tired of US HAVING TO DO THE WORK YOU SHOULD BE DOING.

— Janelle Monáe👽🚆🤖🚀🪐 (@JanelleMonae) May 28, 2020