[Blacklabcollective] Stepping Down

[Anju Singh]

I got a couple responses and I think my sentence "there are other reasons"
is too vague, I'll just explain it because I want you all to know its 100%
not anything to do with anything any of you did/didn't do.

- I am finding punk "politics" too simplistic and very good guy/bad guy
- punk/metal/grindcore as sub-cultures are making me feel stuck in a way of
thinking, I feel like I'm not growing and feel stunted
- I am having complicated feelings about the more extreme politics like the
kid getting called a nazi or the antifa posters and the general ganging up
on people
- Its burning me out that my friends get called "sketchy"/cop
lovers/shitty/etc... I have a diverse range of friends and they don't all
share ideas or share politics. I find that being part of black lab I am
questioned more and more about my friendship choices. I'd prefer to decide
who I associate with rather than trying to explain why I like people or
choose to be their friends
- race stuff is really overlooked and I'm tired of explaining it (hence why
I'm focusing on my volunteer work outside of punk)
- I get my feelings hurt when the space is not supported better, I can't
seem to separate myself from the black lab, it's too personal a project.
Some distance is good for me.

If anything, everything the collective members do is what kept me doing
black lab stuff.


On Sunday, 4 September 2016, Anju Singh <aanjusingh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> I have to step down from the black lab in September or October. I have a
> few reasons for it, but first I want you all to know that I really believe
> in the space and I think it's important. I know how hard all of you work to
> keep it going and you're all amazing friends and inspiring people! I've
> learned so much from each of you.
>
> My main reason for stepping down is that I'm feeling disconnected from the
> project. I want to focus on different things and also want to do my
> volunteering outside of punk. I have to drop a few things to do this.
>
> There are a few other reasons too, but I won't get into them here. I'm
> happy to talk to you about it if you're wondering.
>
> Thanks for understanding, I'm guessing I'll be around typing up loose ends
> for a month or even longer. I'll make sure I finish everything I said I
> would before completely step down and take myself off the email list.
>
> Thanks for being awesome I love you all lots!! I am down to help find
> a replacement!
>
>
>
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> --
> Anju Singh
>
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>

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Anju Singh
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