Silver turtle, you did not come off sounding hostile. However, I am not trying to judge you and although you are a woman and there are similarities, nothing compares to race. I I am not trying to minimize what you go through on a daily basis or what "white folk" go through, however, it is really difficult for me to see what the struggles are that you go through. And, maybe that's because what we as African Americans go through are so apparant and obvious. HOwever, one thing I would like to say is that I just wish more White people would just ACKNOWLEDGE that racism exists, and is an issue that has to be discussed, and not something to shy away of because it is an uncomfortable subject for some. Also, that they are born with inherent privilege. Now, whether or not they decide to benefit from that privilege is another thing but there is inherent privilege of being White. I don't hope this sounds to ratical, but that really is reality. Again, just acknowledge what goes on. Silver Turtle, you are one bold individual to come into this forum, but I admire that you are not afraid to voice your opinion
..But I think that it's a start to even just look in these forums and see what African Americans have to say. A lot is very valuable and things that aren't huge but make a big difference....
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