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A few years ago, I was invited to deliver a lecture at an Ivy League institution as part of a speaker series promoting diversity. I had a private meeting with the dean who led this initiative. A very self-congratulating white man with Southern and Midwestern roots, it was apparent that he took this initiative as proof that he was a racial liberal. This would quickly prove false.
My lecture was on the role of imagination in promoting racial equality. I argued that an important part of the equation is that whites need to be able to imagine what it is...
If only White folks would have this as mandatory reading throughout their school years. I appreciate the knowledge.
I am white and 100% agree with Raifordcap67.
Thank you for this powerful piece.
Thank you.
Powerful
As a 58 year old, white woman from Berkeley, CA, I so appreciate this article. I am striving to learn more…every day. Thank you.
I highly recommend the book White Fragility for white folks looking to explore their privilege and get a small dose of insight into the black experience in the US. IMO, it should be required reading for everyone.