Just Grateful

ive been reading Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane, an autobiography of Mark’s life growing up in South Africa during apartheid.

the articulation of suffering and inhumanity, It is like nothing I’ve read, watched or have experienced. 

the black body in South Africa during this time may hold parallels to the native body in North America during colonization. 

Except, the black body in South Africa was dehumanized further.  

Their utility to the white man, didn’t hold the same significance as slaves held to colonizers in America.

their existence, was a threat to the space that had been occupied. 

This particular story of suffering, reminds me to be grateful.

ive had so much attitude being tired, carrying too much, this story had reminded me to acknowledge the histories that have arrived people like myself to opportunity although still obscured but very much so present to myself and others like me.

im going to do my very best to make great and sustainable decisions.

i am... my ancestors wildest dreams.