It’s really sad to see some of y’alls stance on what’s going on in this world today. The people you…
It’s really sad to see some of y’alls stance on what’s going on in this world today. The people you laugh it up with on here and wouldn’t even know had a racist view are now showing their true heart. I’m raising a black son and two black daughters and my heart aches for them and the bs they have to see and deal with. Some of you have an opinion on a matter but have been and are privileged. You don’t understand the depths of this. You worry about your kids and so do I. But I worry about them not being treated equally or given the same opportunity as your child. I worry that because of their skin tone and texture of their hair they could be killed, they could be tortured, they could be looked as less than. My children have to fight to have the same rights and respect as your white child. My children have to look behind their backs and survive. I want my children to live with the same freedom and rights as yours. But how? It starts with you Karen. Education and understanding. Teaching those around you to love and not hate for our differences. Standing up for what is right. Stop making these dumb ass comparisons to things that aren’t even close to the topic at hand. This man that was killed is someone’s son, brother, father. He mattered. Such a sad ass world that we live in. After decades of African Americans going through so much pain and hurt and here we are. Racism never went away. And it won’t until we all fight together. Stop turning a blind eye to it. Stop pretending it’s an isolated issue.
JenX·
I had a huge eye opening experience as a white person when I first graduated college. I took a job in an inner city nursing home and 90% of the population was black. I worked there for 3 years and got to know people well. I hadn't realized how privileged my life had been until I got to making conversation with people and had the moment to realize they didn't know their family tree beyond their parents. I know mine back to the 1700s. But it smacked me in the face that these people's ancestors were stolen from their homes and their history stolen with it. I had male patients who would get very nervous if I tried to do therapy with them alone. They had lived through times when an accusation from a white woman could mean the end of their freedom or possibly their lives. It hurt my heart. I could go on and on, it was such an eye opening experience for me.
I think the best thing for people is to be around one another and get to know one another, but I see why people treated me as if I couldn't truly be trusted, because they'd had bad experiences before.
Livinintheeastdreaminboutthewest··
Мама сына (1 год)
I like you @jenx I think you're cool by what I've seen you post. But... People treated you as though you truly couldn't be trusted because they truly didn't trust you. You represented the mistreatment they've been subjected to their whole lives...
Like I said, as much as is possible to think someone is cool without having an encounter with them, I think you are cool. And if my comment is offensive, anyone who thinks that, I will apologize and delete it
JenX··
no, it should stand. People have to take the step to open up to their deep seated prejudices and get past it. If it offends someone, they need to think good and hard about WHY it offends them. What have they been taught, how to do better. We have to look at ourselves and have uncomfortable conversations.
AliciaNoelle··
Beautifully written.
XryztalRoze··
Well said! Keep it up!!
Uhhhh·
This is why I can't be on Facebook today.
People talking about peaceful protesting (we had a riot locally over breonna Taylor (ps idk if I spelled her first name right))
But they've tried peaceful protesting. Do y'all not remember the kneeling during the anthem? That was peaceful
But y'all got mad over that too
Like wtf y'all expect them to do. They're mad
They're fed up and I Don't blame them one fucking bit.
I should not have to worry about my nieces. My nephew or even future children over the color of their skin and that they'll be targeted.
I've held my tongue long enough but DAMN. Wake up people
ETA
I wanted to share her picture for you guys. This happened in Louisville KY