Re: George Floyd. I was ashamed to see that the officer standing by was Asian. He is symbolic of what many in the Asian community do when we see racism perpetuated upon others: we stay silent. Silence/complacency in the face of anti-black racism = complicity. I/We must be better.
I made a donation to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, but here is a really good thread other organizations that need help/support. https://twitter.com/halsey/status/1266146115654574080
Yes, this happened in America but these issues are not exclusive to America. It’s ignorant to assume anti-black racism doesn’t exist in Canada. I’m going to commit to better educating myself, and learning more about how to be a better ally.
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