In defense of Khloe Kardashian

Many of us have directed our attention to Baltimore and the rioting that occurred on Monday. Unfortunately major media networks by then had missed the weeklong barrage of peaceful and civil demonstrations to only focus on Monday's riots. 

In response, many of us, famous and otherwise, began posting on our social media accounts #PrayForBaltimore images and hashtags. One of those posted came from Khloe Kardashian. 

It was met by the usual amount of likes but also a slew of surprising responses. 

Yesterday, Refinery29 broke the story that apparently this Instagram was not well received. Some called it a half assed response to the occurrences happening in Baltimore. Others called on the celeb to take her focus from Baltimore saying she should have said something about the earthquake in Nepal.

To which Khloe responded with this tweet:

I personally don't get it. I don't understand why Khloe or anyone else should be getting any backlash for sharing a caring sentiment that showed concern for the unrest going on within her country.

First of all: they are her social accounts, she can post what she likes. As long as they aren't outright offensive, who cares?!

Secondly: I applaud her political awareness. How many celebs in her position have said ANYTHING about Baltimore? How many of these same people voicing their rejection of her post even posted about Baltimore?

Thirdly: I don't know Ms Kardashian's religious views, and I frankly don't care. Offering prayers for someone or something shows concern. And concern, especially in the current climate we find ourselves in, is what is going to help unite us. I'm sure the residents of Baltimore appreciate all thought and prayers of concern, especially after watching half their city be destroyed by rioters.

I applaud Khloe in her stance. If we ever need prayer, we need it now. 

Maybe instead of attacking a celebrity for her post of concern, maybe we should redirect our every to attack the very thing that brought us to this place of national civil unrest? Which is ignorance and racism. 

Maybe we can actually happened to Freddie Gray, you know, the guy whose suspicious death while in police custody started all of the unrest in Baltimore?

Just my thoughts.