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I haven't known how to comment on the racist shitstorm happening right now, especially as I have quite a number of friends who are trying to distance themselves from racism atm to save their mental space and I also did not want to post distressing images. However
this must be said. As white people we have a privilege to exist in this world without being contested or questioned. We have have a voice which is often listened to first and held as a more important, while simultaneously being held at a lower standard.
The racist attacks on black individuals and communities right now are brazen and disgusting. Compare the scenes in Minneapolis right now with what happened (or rather, didn't happen) when white people were screaming about not wearing masks. Where was the tear gas then?
Compare the treatment of a white man being arrested to the black man being arrested. Hell, on a far 'less important' topic compare the policing of a majority white event to a majority black event (eg Glastonbury and Notting Hill Carnival).
Do I understand the ins and outs of institutional racism and how it affects the lives of POC? No, and that is on ME to teach and better myself.
I am so fucking ANGRY and I can't begin to imagine the fear, anger, and resentment people must be feeling right now.
I was wrong to type 'POC' rather than 'black' in parts of this thread. This is about black lives and that needs to be very fucking clear.
