Been thinking alot lately. As a Disabled Trans POC I have been very active in the activist community. I abhor racism and I especially abhor the racists who make such racist statements. I recently read about and heard Mr. Donald Sterling’s remarks regarding black people. I have seen the reaction on tumblr and in the media. I’ve been thinking alot about race relations in 2014 and my own understanding of race and what it means to be a POC in America. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not easy when you are simply misunderstood.

Donald Sterling is a good guy. Donald Sterling is a job creator. Donald Sterling is a good America, he’s one of the good guys. He gets up every day and fights for this country and what it means to live in the land of the free. He owns a lucrative sports franchies that employes many people of colour. We should look to actions, not words. Mr. Sterling’s actions show that he is a many of the people.

Mr. Sterling was simply misunderstood.

It’s not easy being successful. It’s not easy being on top. You are a target. Your words are taken out of context. It’s not easy when you are misunderstood.

Mr. Sterling is a misunderstood individual. Please give him the beneift of the doubt, he is a kind soul.

In the coming weeks Mr. Sterling is going to show the world how truly benevolent he is. Maybe he will pose for a picture with Lupita Nyongo, or maybe hell visit OJ Simpson in jail. I know he is a kind soul. I’ve done activist work for his foundation. Mr. Sterling was misunderstood.