tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116770235985477504.post6197073474786992373..comments2023-08-21T07:44:13.981-04:00Comments on Love Stutter: On MHP and AccountabilitySydnie Mosleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04664314905152198838noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116770235985477504.post-9855688317955775342016-03-21T18:26:21.105-04:002016-03-21T18:26:21.105-04:00Being at the table is important as long as it offe...Being at the table is important as long as it offers an opportunity to move things forward, but unfortunately it often reaches a point in progressive movements (that exist in traditionally regressive places/spaces) when it is more effective and important to walk away – with your intention clear and your head held high. This is never done easily. It is personally painful and I am sure even more painful when it is as public as it was with MHP. The acts against her and what and whom she represented were overt and profound. I have the utmost respect for her and know that the same courage, vision and astuteness that helped her build Nerdland will help her find the next space in which to convene and give voice to the people and issues that she helped to elevate in the past.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416789352423243775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116770235985477504.post-16279202606799166042016-03-17T10:11:18.617-04:002016-03-17T10:11:18.617-04:00And in alignment with what Sydnie said, you do not...And in alignment with what Sydnie said, you do not see many high profile/public instances where people walk away from opportunities because it doesn't align with their values AND turns away severance pay by not signing a disclosure agreement INTENTIONALLY so they can actually talk about their experience in a holistic manner. In instances like this you often get the information from "inside sources." How empowering is it to have someone actually voice their grievances not just for the sake of maintaining their own status and reputation, but for the sake of inclusion in media in general. Are we upset, yes, it is the consistent upset we as POC feel by encounters with white institutions, not something new. But I am extremely proud of how MHP is handling the situation and feel some recognition is DUE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243545366927200872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116770235985477504.post-75687376582535211922016-03-17T00:25:21.544-04:002016-03-17T00:25:21.544-04:00It's not upsetting. Not on my part, anyway. I ...It's not upsetting. Not on my part, anyway. I got emotional not because the situation was upsetting, but because I resonate with being offered seats at the table at white institutions and feeling a responsibility to the communities that helped me get there/who I represent. I also don't think she cared about her seat at the table, or rather keeping her seat, especially because she did walk away, quickly and easily. But that's not always an easy decision. A LOT of people stay places for the semblance of clout, power, monet, fame or what have you. A LOT of people don't actually care about the people they represent even though it might even be written in their job description to be a representative. AND I also feel like this incident is important because I have not witnessed many high profile/public instances where people walk away from opportunities because it doesn't align with their values. <br />Sydnie Mosleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664314905152198838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8116770235985477504.post-29057373312447698282016-03-16T21:21:42.017-04:002016-03-16T21:21:42.017-04:00I'm not so sure I get what's so upsetting ...I'm not so sure I get what's so upsetting about this. Why doesn't she OWN her show? This is 2016. Why does she care about a seat at their table? There's so many other media avenues available, she doesn't need them. Did she really think they cared? Its just business. Yes she should have walked and I don't see that as a hard thing. I'm just saying.dawnne46https://www.blogger.com/profile/13622318636978312462noreply@blogger.com