“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.”
—A Time to Break the Silence: April 4, 1967
Non-black folks:
You've signed that petition.
You've donated to causes.
You've attended protests.
You've done your best to spread awareness online.
Now you know there have been intentional gaps in your education, and you're (rightfully) upset and stuck. 1/12
There are several scripts circulating the internet to wane down U.S. public anger and cut support for those in the streets.
1. Claim external forces are responsible.
2. Racial division "I saw white people start it".
3. Pushing the "vote for x instead" campaign.
kaitlin bennet claims white privilege isn't real. she wore an ar-10 rifle on her back to her graduation and walked away unharmed. tamir rice played with a toy gun and was fatally shot in the chest for it. his murderer walks free to this day.
white privilege is 100% real.
Italian mayor addresses his citizens about their irresponsible behavior (in a very Italian way). “Doing your hair?! Why do you need this at the moment? A barbecue?! Are you kidding me? You are making a joke out of your lives!”
If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ