Summer of unrest

Boy, I really had hoped to get a lot of work done on my graphic novel this summer. Instead, I spent this summer battling racism.
The death of George Floyd launched a torrent of social unrest across the globe. Black Lives Matter gained a new momentum with an energy not seen since the 1960's and I became a target of racial harassment from a colleague at the university where I teach, Laguna College of Art + Design.
It's too much to go into here, but I wanted to share these news articles that document the amount of difficulty I experienced this summer. Who I am as a Black creator will always affect how people see me. I have come to the sad realization that some people still do not see me as their equal. After much thought and deliberation I am finally comfortable enough to tell those people, I do not create stories for you. I do not make content for you. If you cannot see the injustices of systemic racism, do not believe that Black lives matter, and are at the very least, tolerant of those who support the promotion of hate, inequality, and injustice, then I do not want your support or your readership.
On the contrary, if you find yourself here and do support the idea of racial equality and inclusion, want to see more stories that showcase diversity, Black joy, and Black strength, and are willing to support Black creators, then thank you for being here. I welcome you with open arms and hope my stories and my experiences can bring some richness to your world.