To see people discussing these issues in the media and on social media has been amazing. But at the same time it’s really draining because it’s so painful to see videos of black people being killed, and it brings up all kinds of emotions. I haven’t been subjected to violence when Loathe have been out on tour, but there have been remarks made by people we’ve come across. My bandmates have seen it and used their voices, and white privilege, to help me out by denouncing that behaviour. The truth is: I don’t really associate myself with people that aren’t aware of these issues, or stand up for me in these scenarios. I’ve been chased on my way to school and had to run to avoid people who want to hurt me purely because of how I look, which isn’t something many white people ever have to deal...
