(1/3)White friends: When we talk about "baby steps" to address racism we protect racism. What impact do baby steps have against racism--when racism's tide is quicker & stronger than our commitment to racial justice? It's an illusion of forward movement ensuring backward movement.
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(2/3) In study of burnout among racial justice activists of color
@4noura and I found that attitudes & actions of white activists were a substantial source of burnout for activists of color. One reason: Constant efforts to soften and slow the message and pace to baby steps.4 replies 78 retweets 264 likesShow this thread -
(3/3) See article here: http://edchange.org/publications/White-Activists-Causing-Burnout-Racial-Justice-Activists-Gorski-Erakat.pdf …
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Fabulous read. Thank you for posting.
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