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Pleasure, Delayed: DPA's Alexis Martin Pens Powerful Op-Ed About Juneteenth and the Freedom to Use Drugs
DPA's Alexis Martin wrote a powerful op-ed in Filter discussing why Juneteenth should include the freedom to use drugs.
"This year, Juneteenth is taking its rightful place as a more meaningful celebration of freedom than July 4 ever could be. It’s a day for rest, celebration, webinars and parties alike devoted to Black freedom, and, I hope, pleasure. Included in that pleasure should be a freedom to use drugs in whichever way we desire—something that has been denied to Black people in this country for its entire history."
Alexis asks — "how can we center Black joy and pleasure, and give room to our people who seek pleasure with drugs?"
Alexis Martin is the development manager at Drug Policy Alliance.
DPA's Alexis Martin wrote a powerful op-ed in Filter discussing why Juneteenth should include the freedom to use drugs.
"This year, Juneteenth is taking its rightful place as a more meaningful celebration of freedom than July 4 ever could be. It’s a day for rest, celebration, webinars and parties alike devoted to Black freedom, and, I hope, pleasure. Included in that pleasure should be a freedom to use drugs in whichever way we desire—something that has been denied to Black people in this country for its entire history."
Alexis asks — "how can we center Black joy and pleasure, and give room to our people who seek pleasure with drugs?"
Alexis Martin is the development manager at Drug Policy Alliance.