Catharsis at the Oscars

Sobbing. Hyperventilating. Moonlight to me in this moment represents all of the marginalized. Their stolen moment represents all the shit that gets thrown our way. Their triumph shines a light on all of our persistence. They made something beautiful and it was seen for its magnificence. And you know what those filmmakers said? "This goes out to all those black and brown boys and girls and non-gender-conforming who don't see themselves. We're trying to show you you and us. So thank you, thank you, this is for you." Their win touches the deepest parts of me. I needed this.