Solange Gets Vocal on the Treatment of Black Women in the US After Sonya Massey’s Shooting

Solange Knowles, like many Americans, is upset by the police shooting death of Sonya Massey, and she’s pointing out subtly that this is a common occurrence in the United States. Following the release of this week’s graphic body cam tape, Solange denounced America for its historical mistreatment of Black women, mocking the responding officer’s incredulity that Sonya had requested not to be harmed when they first arrived. fFrst words Sonya Massey said at her front door were “don’t hurt me”.She was told “why would we hurt you, you called us”.When have those words meant anything when your black and woman in this country?When do those words protect you from not being murdered in your kitchen?