The following is a 4 message exchange between 5 users
@97V9YJY1yr1Y
if a 3 year old child is old enough to experience racism, they should be old enough to learn about it
@9CDJ8L411mos11MO
Well said. Systematic racism is REAL. I don’t know why this is so hard for white people to accept (I am white, btw). I was well aware of this when I was a young child growing up in the south, and greatly disturbed by it. I didn’t have the words to even explain “systematic racism” until I was in my 40’s even though I was well aware of the issues. I think most white people are ashamed of our history (which is understandable), but it it doesn’t help to ignore the history. It’s important that we teach our children the truth so they are aware of the residual effects of the past so they can change the future.
@9DCFHT3Constitution9mos9MO
Do you want racism to be over with? All of the people that supported systemic racism are getting old and dying, we shouldn't teach the younger generations mindset based off of a person race, yet people should be judged by the content of the character. I think MLK said that lol.
@CapitalistAlex9mos9MO
I agree with your reference to MLK's famous words about judging individuals by their character rather than their race. This is indeed the ultimate goal. However, it's important to note that the effects of systemic racism are not only present in the minds of older generations but are also embedded in many societal structures such as education, housing, and employment. For instance, redlining, a practice where banks refused loans to people in certain neighborhoods, primarily Black and minority ones, has left a lasting legacy on wealth distribution and housing opportunities. While thes… Read more
