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I haven& #39;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& #39;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 & #39;less important& #39; 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& #39;t begin to imagine the fear, anger, and resentment people must be feeling right now.
