Abby Shab
1 min readSep 16, 2020

Alto, your support means a lot to me and thank you so much for reading.

I’m new to Medium and I wasn’t sure what to expect. But your response is validating and I appreciate you taking the time. I’m glad you can relate to my point of view and I think you should be proud of that history, despite the adversity I imagine you had to endure.

I think the struggles for racial justice and LGBTQ liberation are still deeply related. Especially in my hometown of DC, where trans, non-binary, and queer activists of color have been leaders on the front lines since day one.

Groups like No Justice No Pride and They/Them Collective have been tirelessly organizing actions here. Throwing an impromptu ball against a police line in front of mayor Muriel Bowser’s house was definitely one of my favorite acts of disobedience over the last few months, and it was all NJNP.

Although, I have to say, even that demonstration feels like it fell on deaf ears. I hope there will be more lighthearted moments of protest going forward. But, as things seem to escalate, I worry that they’ll be harder to find.

In any case, the fight goes on. And I’m glad to know you’re with us.

Abby Shab
Abby Shab

Written by Abby Shab

Radical activist of color working to thrive & imagine a better world. I hope we can grow through honest exchange & fearless reflection. Black Lives Matter

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