Hannah vs karen6/9/2023 Stories vary as to why Escrava Anastacia was placed in the mask some say it was jealousy due to her beauty. The sign also has a picture of Escrava Anastacia, an enslaved woman of African descent who lived in Brazil sometime during the 19th century who wears a scold’s bridle on her face. I am a free human being.” (So, let me be clear, according to the sign it was OK to muzzle Black people? OK. What did get my attention is the sign they are each holding that states, “Muzzles are for dogs and slaves. Not because of their race but simply because governors are trying to keep them healthy. In fact, I find it downright hilarious that many white people, who love to dictate how Black people should navigate spaces, are having a full-blown tantrum because they can’t sit somewhere in a restaurant. (Before I continue, let me be clear: I believe that their protest is ridiculous however, I believe in everyone’s right to protest.) The women being outside practicing their constitutional rights are of no concern to me. Both women were attending a gathering to protest stay at home orders due to the coronavirus. These two women have been identified as Gretha Stenger and Larkin Small. That is the dangerous reality of Karens.Īfter witnessing video after video of white women being labeled Karen for their outrageous behavior, it was not until I saw these pictures come across my social media feed that I knew now was the time for me to address “Karen.” Gretha Stenger. White women are not innocent bystanders when it comes to racism in fact, they are co-conspirators - historically and currently. It was not until 2008, over 50 years later, that Carolyn admitted that she lied, stating that Emmett Till never touched, threatened or harassed her, stating, “Nothing that boy did could ever justify what happened to him.” The two men then beat him nearly to death, gouged out his eye, shot him in the head and then threw his body, tied to the cotton-gin fan with barbed wire, into the river. They made Emmett carry a 75-pound cotton gin fan to the Tallahatchie Riverbank and ordered him to take off his clothes. Carolyn falsely claimed that 14-year-old Emmett Till whistled at her, which resulted in her husband and brother killing him. Karens are women such as Carolyn Bryant Donham. While the Karen memes are sweeping across the internet and becoming a part of our lexicon, it is important to note women like Karen are dangerous women. Still, women like Karen have not only supported racism but have instituted and upheld racism throughout history. She is often very unassuming and is nonthreatening in appearance. Just looking at Karen, she seems harmless. Karen is always allowed to be the victim and plays the part with Oscar-worthy expertise. Karen hates to be inconvenienced by Black people doing simple things: walking in her neighborhood, bringing packages to her door, following the rules about social distancing in restaurants. Karen believes that the world should bend to her whim any time she says so. Karen’s entire life is centered around her feelings of entitlement. Karen believes she has clout, prestige and status. Becky loves Black rhythm but wants nothing to do with our blues. Becky is the type of woman who likes to dance in the rain but not get wet. Becky loves Black culture but not anything to do with the day to day struggles of Black people. Becky attempts to emulate everything Black women do for her gain. Becky wears cornrows, says the N-word and has adapted an accent as if she has been around Black people her entire life. Becky co-opts TikTok dances created by Black youth. Becky wears Fenty foundation shades that are too dark for her. So who is Karen? Karen is defined by “Slang Dictionary” as a mocking term for an entitled, obnoxious, middle-aged, white woman.ĭon’t be confused. There are entire Facebook groups dedicated to Karen and T-shirts made about Karen, and daily I read a post or blog about Karen. The Karen phenomenon has entered social media almost outdoing Becky With The Good Hair.
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