Yeah, I also thought this line in Daniel's reply was telling. It's that old fantasy about how life with white skin automatically brings access to a "stash" of infinite financial resources, stress-free interactions with the police, and a 100% success rate at job interviews.
Yeah, I also thought this line in Daniel's reply was telling. It's that old fantasy about how life with white skin automatically brings access to a "stash" of infinite financial resources, stress-free interactions with the police, and a 100% success rate at job interviews.
If you're taught to blame all of your problems on the colour of your skin, it's easy to convince yourself that people whose skin is a different colour don't face any problems.
But again, the Daniels of the world are not the majority. Not even close. Just as the white people who say the same and worse about black people aren't the majority. We *are* healing. But it takes time and a willingness to look beyond our own experience. It takes uncomfortable conversations. And it takes action. Sadly, the impact of racism in America goes far beyond slavery. All of this is happening, just slower than any of us would like.
"What things were “stashed”?"
Yeah, I also thought this line in Daniel's reply was telling. It's that old fantasy about how life with white skin automatically brings access to a "stash" of infinite financial resources, stress-free interactions with the police, and a 100% success rate at job interviews.
If you're taught to blame all of your problems on the colour of your skin, it's easy to convince yourself that people whose skin is a different colour don't face any problems.
But again, the Daniels of the world are not the majority. Not even close. Just as the white people who say the same and worse about black people aren't the majority. We *are* healing. But it takes time and a willingness to look beyond our own experience. It takes uncomfortable conversations. And it takes action. Sadly, the impact of racism in America goes far beyond slavery. All of this is happening, just slower than any of us would like.