As a white American, I have to agree with Sophia... our relationship to race is *painfully* dishonest. Fundamentally, painfully dishonest. I rely on my online friends to remind me when I'm not being the best ally I can be, but that's dishonest as well. I need to grow more and remember my ancestors' roles in shaping this country. I need to be mindful every day what has happened in the service of white skin. And I thank people like you & Sophia who remind us that this country could do so much better.
As a white American, I have to agree with Sophia... our relationship to race is *painfully* dishonest. Fundamentally, painfully dishonest. I rely on my online friends to remind me when I'm not being the best ally I can be, but that's dishonest as well. I need to grow more and remember my ancestors' roles in shaping this country. I need to be mindful every day what has happened in the service of white skin. And I thank people like you & Sophia who remind us that this country could do so much better.