7 things not to say

[libodem]

http://www.dailydot.com/opinion/clueless-things-white-people-say-racism/

This is a little discussion about white privilege that I wanted to share. It's a good reference piece when someone asks for more information.

[Skittles]

1. "reverse racism" makes me cringe

usually used by white men who are upset that their natural state of affirmative action (not having to compete with women, minorities) is being threatened

[libodem]

2. No doubt

It's really grasping.

[SheilaT]

3. I try to be aware that just because I'm white

I get privileges and advantages I'm not even aware of.

I am fortunate in that over the years I've had African American friends who have been willing to talk with me about race and various race related issues. They have helped me enormously in understanding all this.

[wryter2000]

5. I, too, have been blessed with African American friends who are willing to talk with me

Lord knows they have no obligation to do that. I've listened and learned a lot. I don't do those 9 stupid things.

I always knew I was privileged, even though I didn't have the word for it. I've often wondered how many jobs I got over equally qualified minority people. No way to know.

[1StrongBlackMan]

13. I think the key phrase is ...

I've listened ...

Your Black friends thank you.

[lunasun]

4. +1 good read

That’s the reaction many black and people of color are absolutely tired of receiving from so many people who have racial privilege, all of whom will never have any tangible idea of what it’s like to experience the daily social and institutional indignities of being non-white in America.

[steve2470]

6. good article ! nt

[Number23]

7. K&R thanks for posting this. And it's also good to see the discussion there re: Iggy Azalea

I thought I was the only one that found that girl to be completely fake, annoying and utterly without appeal.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. Great bullet points on white privilege

As people who benefit from racial privilege, whites can support the leadership of people of color by first challenging these deeply-ingrained myths about racism before entering into a conversation about it, especially with people of color:

1) “You’re racist for making this an issue of race.”

2) “I don’t see race. I only see the human race.”

3) “Talking about issues in terms of ‘white people’ and ‘white privilege’ is reverse racism.”

4) “You [person of color] clearly don’t know what racism is. According to Webster’s Dictionary...”

5) “You [person of color] said something about white people doing racist things, so I demand you explain this to me right now.”

6) “But my [person of color] friend said it was OK if I did it [racially problematic thing].”


7) “Stop attacking me for having privileges just because I’m white. It’s racist and hurtful.”

8) “I’m sick of pretending that [people of color] need special rights and programs just because they aren’t white. We have problems too, you know.”

9) Insert tear-filled expression of white privilege guilt or denial here.

[libodem]

9. Thanks

For the amazing synopsis. It's hard to have the conversation. And sometimes you can get your foot in you mouth. Learn something and keep trying.

[JustAnotherGen]

10. Check this out!

at a GD near yoooouuuu! you will appreciate it!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5234507

[libodem]

11. I've been reading it actually

Great minds....

[JustAnotherGen]

12. Or asses

I just felt like oh - JAG - just let your smart assery run it's course today!

But actually I made a good point -


If you are against the plutocrats, oligarchs and 1% - then be a person that has the courage of thee convictions. The are the people publishing the dictionary (s) - is it possible they have an agenda?


Hmmmmmm . . .


Love,
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