Radical Self Care as a form of Resistance
Self-Care simply means care of the self, doing things to make you happy for the present and for the future.
Radical Self Care: is doing things to make you happy for the present and the future, but because you are black, these actions go against white supremacist rhetoric, or any ideology that implies that you are not worthy of happiness, success, and wellness.
1. Pursuing an education is a radical act of self care
2. Staying in school is a radical act of self care
3. Working hard in school is a radical act of self care
4. Uplifting other black students and your communities are radical acts of self care
5. Embracing your physical features is a radical act of self care
6. Participating in activities you love is a radical act of self care
7. Giving yourself and other people around you affirmation is a radical act of self care
8. Taking care of you Mind, Body and Spirit is a radical act of self care
9. Pursuing something that you dream of doing is a radical act of self care
10. LOVING YOURSELF is a major key and a radical act of self care
Self Care is one of the most vital keys of transformational resistance because it provides you focus. Self Care reminds you why you are fighting for the liberation of yourself and other marginalized groups and is essential to accomplishing anything!