Open Letter to the Media, If/When I am Gunned Down by the Police or a Random White Person.
Dear Media, If you are receiving this letter, it is because I was gunned down or otherwise brutally killed by the hands of a police officer or a random white person by mistake; or in self-defense; or because they somehow knew I had a violent felony on my record by just looking at me; or because I looked aggressive; or because I looked suspicious; or because I refused to capitulate; or because I had shiny object in hand; or because my hand came out of my pocket too fast… or to
Writing helped me live
Writing literally gave me life and sanity through some of the most difficult times of my life. It was my sanctuary. Sometimes the writing was messy, but most other times it was vulnerable and truth-telling. As I continue to edit this long journey called living I will share stories, critiques, provocations, letters, and random shit--but always truthful and vulnerable. Enjoy, and digest my writings (and those of my friends), with one warning. In the words of the wonderful Eryka
