1 min readJun 13, 2020
That was fantastic! One thing I have done is rest on the laurels of my privilege. I used to do anti racism work and be more politically involved. But I slowly stopped. I know that that choice is part of my white privilege. I get to turn my back on the work if I choose, and that’s what I’ve done for years. And I’ve had racist thoughts, of course. It’s impossible to grow up in a racist society and not absorb those messages. At least now I see them, and know they’re b.s.