chakita1
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rp @blairimani: Kindness won’t end racism. Antiracism will end racism.
You “choose kindness” people come across as SO incredibly indecisive (and even cowardly) about what kind of position to take.
Please do more than offering an empty “be nice” to your general audience, to your children, to the people around you.
They can handle it. The moment demands it.
I’ve met plenty of nice racists, you have too. They compliment your hairstyle before writing you up at work for looking “unprofessional”. They deny you a loan before telling you to have a nice day. They compliment your accent and eat your traditional food before voting for people intent on keeping your community out of the country.
Kindness does not undo racism. Systemic racism will not be undone with a hand shake, hug, or heartfelt apology. Systemic racism will be undone by the concerted and focused efforts of people who understand what white supremacy is, what it look like, and how it benefits them. Be prepared to get uncomfortable. #antiracism #blm #antiracisteveryday - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems
Need Approval
rp @blairimani: Kindness won’t end racism. Antiracism will end racism.
You “choose kindness” people come across as SO incredibly indecisive (and even cowardly) about what kind of position to take.
Please do more than offering an empty “be nice” to your general audience, to your children, to the people around you.
They can handle it. The moment demands it.
I’ve met plenty of nice racists, you have too. They compliment your hairstyle before writing you up at work for looking “unprofessional”. They deny you a loan before telling you to have a nice day. They compliment your accent and eat your traditional food before voting for people intent on keeping your community out of the country.
Kindness does not undo racism. Systemic racism will not be undone with a hand shake, hug, or heartfelt apology. Systemic racism will be undone by the concerted and focused efforts of people who understand what white supremacy is, what it look like, and how it benefits them. Be prepared to get uncomfortable. #antiracism #blm #antiracisteveryday - #diversityandinclusion #nashvilleteacher #antiracism #highereducation #blackhistory #ally #teachershare #blackintheivory #whitefragility #changingthenarrative #ushistory #socialstudies #historyteacher #teacherproblems