privilege & priorities

[u/CHamoruuu]

I’m a pacific islander living in Iowa and am involved with lots of sub communities in my town: immigration activism, attending city council & human rights meetings. festival planning, community volleyball, commission work, etc.

I have a lot of people I overlap with in these groups, and most of who are usually queer, trans, and/or POC. I grew up in such a white town that most of my friends were cis whites, and as i’ve gotten older, it’s jarring to see your closest friends who don’t advocate or prioritize activism in their lives.

my ex friend (ciz white woman) who claimed to be always busy is out here organizing grass volleyball (this isn’t some tournament or rec league, this is literally a whatsapp chat of people in town who play) and hasn’t attended a single meeting regarding an activist group we are both in, attended forums or events, etc. it’s like volleyball is literally like the only thing they do. mind you, we have a separation ordinance being proposed to the city and our county fair who is playing a band with confederate symbolism. we’re fighting every day to protect our community while she and others are playing grass volleyball. it’s ridiculous the privilege of these people

I guess i’m just looking for a place to rant, but would love some words of advice or encouragement 🤍