Via @amhur75: ! Things You Think Aren’t Racist. But Are Here are 10 things white people say to Black people that are low-key (or high-key) racist: 1 “You’re so articulate.” Translation: I didn’t expect you to be well-spoken 2 “I don’t see color.”’ O Ignoring race fixing racism. 3 “Can I touch your hair?” Black hair isn’t a petting zoo. 4 “Where are you really from?” Because Black = foreign? 5 “You’re pretty for a Black person.”’ Backhanded compliments aren’t it. 6 “Why do Black people always [stereotype]?” Black people individuals. 7 “ have Black friends, so l’m not racist.’’ Friends immunity badge 8 “You’re not like other Black people” s That’s not the flex you think it is. 9 “Slavery was a long time ago. Get over it.”’ Slavery’s legacy is alive and well in systemic inequality. 10 “All lives matter.” This isn’t the moment for your “what about me” energy LESS C Just because it’s LIGENT “well-meaning” doesn’t make it less harmful. Words matter. Let’s do better. #Racism #Microaggressions #DoBetter #BlackLivesMatte #africanhistoryisourhistory #africanhistory365
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