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I had no idea just how deep my white privilege went until this past week.⠀
I was one of those people who blamed not being educated enough to do something, so it "wasn't my problem." I felt that I didn’t know enough to be an advocate, to speak up, to use this platform to make a difference.
Now I know better.
I've learned more about white privilege, white supremacy, racism, and injustice more in the past week than I have in my 35 years of life. I’ve never once had to worry about going for a run and someone wondering what I’m doing. If I get pulled over, I don’t think twice about what is going to happen. I can walk into a store and no one will give me a second glance.
Because of my skin color.
I know I can do better.
I can't just keep saying this isn't my problem, because it's everyone's problem. And it will continue to be a problem if we keep thinking it isn't our problem.
I certainly don’t know everything. And I’m definitely not going to be the most educated kid on the block. But, I can’t stay silent. I can’t look past how this is a problem. This past week has been extremely eye opening for me. I definitely feel different than I did a week ago and am ready to speak up and help.
I know I can be better.
I'm asking questions.
I'm listening more.
I'm doing what I can to be better educated.
It's no one's fault but my own.
I know I can be better.
Ask questions.
Listen to those who are speaking out.
Educate yourself.⠀
Start with your heart. Change that first.
And let's be better together.
Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 1 John 4:20
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Here are some resources for you to help you get started if you’re still learning too...
>> Annie F. Downs Podcast Episode with Mike Kelsey
>> Be the Bridge Facebook Group
>> Enough Facebook Group (this is run by one of my friends and a great, safe place to learn + ask questions)
>> Be the Bridge by LaTasha Morrison
>> Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
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