Dear white people. Dear America, we write to you not to ask for permission, but to affirm our truth. As Black Americans, we have endured centuries of systemic oppression, violence and eraser. From the horrors of slavery to the ongoing struggles for equity and justice. Our history is one of resilience, resistance, and unyielding strength. We have carried the weight of this nation sins while simultaneously building it's foundations, enriching it's culture and fighting for it's ideals. Our history is not yours to grant or deny. It is ours to honor, celebrate and preserve. We do not need your validation to recognize the contributions of our ancestors, the brilliance of our leaders, or the beauty of our culture. We do not need your support to teach our children the stories of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and countless others who shaped not only our community, but the world. For too long, Our narratives have been distorted, suppressed, or outright ignore. For too long we have been told to wait for justice, for equality, for recognition. But we are done waiting. We are done asking. We are done explaining. We will celebrate our history, our triumphs, our struggles, our joy and our pain on our own terms. We will honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and pave the way for those who will come after. We will create spaces where our stories are told in full, where our voices are amplified and where our humanity is affirmed without compromise. We do not need your permission to exist. We do not need your approval to thrive. What we need is for you to reckon with the past and present injustices that continue to plague our communities. What we need is for you to listen, to act and to dismantle the systems that perpetuate inequality. What we need is for you to step aside and allow us the space to heal, grow and celebrate without interference. We are here. We have always been here, and we will continue to be here, celebrating, thriving and demanding the justice we deserve. Share, believe, inspire, blacks, be.