One day, I'm going to write a book about why "assuming good intentions" is a deeply rooted privileged stance to have.

It's a very triggering phrase for me and many of BIPOC friends.

It discredits how systems influence people's perception on WHO we consider "good" in society.

Every person who has told me to assume good intentions in my lifetime disproportionately identifies as a white man.

That's a problem.

You as a white man are always given the benefit of the doubt. You're always given the hero role. You're always given the Manager role.

Don't go around telling BIPOC to assume good intentions in a world where white people can't own their biases.

As a community, you can't agree on a simple phrase like "Black lives matter".

I will not assume good intentions until your actions show you're worth that investment.