What Is Left Of Us

As one of Blackness, and the only Black woman in my cohort, there is a pressure on the mic in front of me. I am not a proponent of Black struggle in entertainment. I believe the Black trailblazers in film have cultivated a beautiful and notable discography that holds light to the historical Black struggle. I am truly grateful for their work as it has opened doors, and allowed Black filmmakers on the horizon to choose the trajectory of our story, without obligation. Racism has not been erased, however we have evolved to the point where it does not need to be present in our representation, in order for us to feel seen. Many argue that a Black story without the recognition of oppression, lacks a message. However, I argue that a story with an Black person simply being, and going through a universal experience is the message.