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In reply to the discussion: How do you feel about this cartoon? [View all]brer cat
(24,576 posts)24. Well said, BtA.
Last edited Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:00 PM - Edit history (1)
This is the side of racism, which IMO, is the face many, many white people simply "don't get it" because they don't see it!
Every time there is a discussion like this, white people (generally men) are going to chime in about how they were stopped or their parents had the same conversation with them. IT IS NOT THE SAME THING. Diminishing institutional racism denies the need for correction, for the structural and cultural changes that must occur if we are going to achieve equality, even "fair" treatment for people of color.
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Evidence suggests it should be in the home of every black person in America.
Jackie Wilson Said
Mar 2016
#1
i keep trying to impress my moderate GOP epal about white privilege.but he has stopped watching fux.
pansypoo53219
Mar 2016
#20
I was doing a lesson to my kids in a special needs class and told them about calling 9-11
kimbutgar
Mar 2016
#29
I feel like crying, to be honest. Clearly the cartoon presents a hideous truth, and although
tblue37
Mar 2016
#30