Christal said the topic of “unserious” generational curses is one of many that has bonded the Black community. “You’ll often see in comment sections ‘we are living the same life’ because our upbringings have so many similarities. This post reminded me that I have a choice in how I do things, even if my choice isn’t widely accepted. Knowing how we’ve evolved as a community, I was curious to know what other choices people are making today,” she added.
“In no way do I ever minimize the struggles Black people have faced, especially as an American. We still experience so much injustice, prejudice, and racism that has shaped some very serious customs that have been passed down through the generations. That being said, talking about ‘unserious’ generational things adds some much-needed comedic relief to our stories. Imagine spending your whole life thinking you have to keep marinara-stained Tupperware containers because you’ve never seen them thrown away. And then, one day you just throw them away and buy some new ones and you feel like a better adult lol. It’s silly and satisfying and we need more of that. Moreover, although these things are ‘unserious,’ it doesn’t mean that they are unimportant. We have to continue doing the work to explore our freedoms in every facet. It’s a mindset thing,” she said.
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/unserious-generational-curse
