Today was just a normal day, I was walking home to my boyfriend's home in downtown Chicago, minding my own business until I heard a young woman yelling at a man. I tried not to ease drop but how could I not when her voice carried down the street. She was yelling at this young man who had taken pictures of her, she was screaming for him to delete them and his response, " I already took them, it's over with, move on," he then proceeded to walk away. I didn't understand the argument so I walked away until that same young man started following me and attempted to take pictures of my behind, I quickly realized and just went into the closest store I could see and hide. This man waited for me to come out until he realized I was no longer in the store ( I hid in a corner waiting for him to leave), then I ran out to turn the corner so I would lose him in a crowd of people. Not even 2 minutes after dealing with that creep I had men in a UPS truck stick his head out and yell "hey mama, you looking real good today!" Then behold, I turned the corner and a group of guys whistled at me and yelled out "damn girl, why you gotta act like a bitch, it's a compliment."
This is a REJECTION letter to ALL MEN
NO, you may not hug me if I don't know you.
NO, you may not ask me if I have a boyfriend.
NO, I will not take my headphones out so you can tell me how "fine" I look in my leggings.
NO, you may not have my phone number no matter how much you beg.
NO, you may not attempt to rub your limp penis against my behind on the train/bus.
NO NO NO
As a woman, I should not have to fear any of the above but YET I DO. I should not have to fear the word NO because you can't think with the correct head. This is not only a rejection letter but a warning because I have dealt with this far to long. So for the woman in Chicago and all around the U.S., I am with you, if you need me I am here to talk. To the men of Chicago, good luck.
