Aces&Eights
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Great video. She makes a point about how people of color could give feedback to white people when we do or say something that we don't realize is racist. I wish this would be the case. I've grown up white and even if I consciously strive to "not be racist", there could be things I do or say, or ways I act that are feeding into the system of racism and I am simply not aware. Having someone pull me aside and give me honest feedback would really help me see those little things I might do or say that can be contributing to the problem.
She's right though, how can someone of a different race feel comfortable telling a stranger that they did something that is racist and not feel like they could receive bad repercussions? It's truly sad. The system of racism is so embedded and systematic that the opportunities for change are going to require great changes in how we communicate with each other and being honest with ourselves. Truly, openly honest.
She's right though, how can someone of a different race feel comfortable telling a stranger that they did something that is racist and not feel like they could receive bad repercussions? It's truly sad. The system of racism is so embedded and systematic that the opportunities for change are going to require great changes in how we communicate with each other and being honest with ourselves. Truly, openly honest.