Sunday, October 30, 2016

“How to Discuss Race With Black People: FAQ Part 1 — Beginner”

"There are some things you just can’t Google, because it’s not so much a matter of mere facts or language as it is of context. So here’s some context...

Q: DON’T I HAVE A RIGHT TO BE MAD WHEN SOMEONE ACCUSES ME OF RACISM?
A: Sure. You have the right, but that doesn’t mean it’s productive. More often than not, when a person points out something racist you did, it is in an attempt to help you identify and reject it. Taking it as a condemnation of you as a person is counterproductive. See it instead as a learning opportunity.

TL:DR — Yes. But you could just listen instead."

https://medium.com/@absurdistwords/how-to-discuss-race-with-black-people-faq-pt-1-2534db9e3409



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