White people: your lack of experience of racism - a privilege of your Whiteness - does not override #POC's experiences AND studies on racism
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Using a thread about racism by a
#POC to share your personal opinions & feelings as a White person is not helpful.
Centring your experience as a White person in a discussion about racism is draining as it shifts the focus from #POC. This reproduces racism
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Comparing something that happened to you as a White person erases the context of racial oppression experienced by
#POC. Don't do this. -
Asking to be educated, above & beyond what a
#POC has already offered, is an exercise in White privilege. This amplifies inequality. Stop. -
Generally speaking, at any given time of day, you can assume that
#POC have experienced several instances of racism. Don't add to this load. -
White people saying, "Show me more evidence/ that can't be right/ I haven't noticed this/ I didn't meant it that way," is more racism.
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Stop expecting
#POC to validate your sense that racism isn't that bad/ is getting better/ is just some bad apples. Racism is structural. -
#WOC have gender & racial inequality to deal with online AND offline; plus for other minorities further discrimination. It's exhausting. -
Educating White on anti-racism is tough. Don't add to the emotional labour of
#POC. Help but please don't hinder us with your expectations. - 2 more replies
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