Start a Conversation About Racism in Your Community
ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION
Racism is a complex social dynamic, not a discreet act. It is a system into which I was socialized. White progressives are white people who think they are not racist, whereas white determines education, health, work, relationships, wealth and lifespan. We see ourselves as objective and unique and exempt ourselves from further examination.
The racial status quo is comfortable for white people and this conversation about racism can be uncomfortable. What can we do with our discomfort? We can use it as a door out or ask ourselves why it unsettles us.
**We can pay attention to our bodies, our nervous systems and begin this all-important healing process. Our minds, nervous systems, attitudes, relationships, and culture can all have a little more room to grow and transform.
