This week has been the worst. Following the murders of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling at the hands of police, many people are exhausted, angry, and uncertain of what to do next. Thousands have mobilized, with protests popping up all over the country, while others have written letters to their representatives in the hopes of ending systemic injustice. Still others have logged off and remembered that in moments like these, sometimes what you need is a little self-care.
For some, however, what’s needed is a moment of levity and an uplifting, recently trending hashtag is offering just that. Heben Nigatu’s #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 is offering a little light in all of this darkness.
THOSE BABY CHEEKS 👼🏾 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/0lh2Pi7prh
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
When the greens are everything. #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 pic.twitter.com/cik7Nt1CvL
— The Kitchenista (@MissAngelaDavis) July 8, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16
— RYA (@Rayuarap) July 8, 2016
this is so beautiful wow pic.twitter.com/sFs7JblXJd
Talking like they're grown men lmao 😂😂😂 #CareFreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/LDHa605cmB
— N (@Nxdif) July 8, 2016
My favorite #CarefreeBlackKids2k16…my son & niece. pic.twitter.com/JIPIwGvHX8
— Yesha (@YeshaCallahan) July 7, 2016
Much needed today. Thank you luv! <3 #carefreeblackkids2k16 pic.twitter.com/RxqGWACPDu
— Innclusive (@Innclusive) July 7, 2016
Little bit of #blackgirlmagic: My Niece excited she broke the wood board in Karate class. #carefreeblackkids2k16 pic.twitter.com/q5WVAowMnM
— Ida B. Real (@rieVAMPED) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16 my child https://t.co/F4Ojky3NAM
— Julia (@juliaocw) July 7, 2016
I hope this thread brought some joy into your day. I really needed this. #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/1lX4T183Wa
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
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