Very powerful and yet I fear the Republicans will fight it tooth and nail and it will indeed be a long hard road to haul. Thanks for always being there Elizabeth and I do so love your little ironman!
I'm always struck by the fact that racism hurts everyone. Obviously it hurts black and brown people the most- but white people are hurt by it too. They are taught to expect the privilege of opportunity and wealth that comes with their white skin, without the understanding that it comes from institutional racism. Thus when anything less than extra privilege is bestowed (due to rising income inequality, automation of jobs etc.) they know that something has been lost but they can't put their finger on it. So you have all these white men and women stinging from job losses that they can tangibly see but not understanding why it feels like they lost something that "belonged to them." And it's because they're used to privilege- so equity feels like a loss. They blame immigrants because all they know is the loss, not the cause. Whereas had they just been taught about racism, they'd understand their inherent privilege and be able to better contextualize and frame these situations. Had they just been taught about racism they'd understand that generational wealth has been built and passed down in white communities that black people weren't allowed to accumulate due to Jim Crow laws and terrorism. They'd understand that no one is "stealing jobs" and that those accused of doing so are being hurt by racism and income inequality just like they are. And had they just been taught about racism, fewer and fewer people would perpetuate the cycle of abuse. And we can move forward.
I feel exactly the same way, Helaine.
Powerful and so true. This is our opportunity
I hope today we begin the next chapter.
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Thank you.
Thank you.
True! Every word!
Don’t remember how I found you back in February of’17 but you have taught me so much. Thank you! Now or never
Damn ECM, your writing is so powerful. You should have a sponsored, syndicated radio show and should be a regular on MSNBC and CNN. Dang girl.
Very powerful and yet I fear the Republicans will fight it tooth and nail and it will indeed be a long hard road to haul. Thanks for always being there Elizabeth and I do so love your little ironman!
Spot on ECM. TRUTH.
Now is the time. Powerful piece. Thank you!
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Stay strong. We really do have a lot of work ahead.
Teach the children—I see it in how my grandson is being raised and am grateful he is not in the hateful home in which I grew up.
I forwarded this to a Black American friend. I hope that's ok with you. Of course, this will not be habitual!
I'm always struck by the fact that racism hurts everyone. Obviously it hurts black and brown people the most- but white people are hurt by it too. They are taught to expect the privilege of opportunity and wealth that comes with their white skin, without the understanding that it comes from institutional racism. Thus when anything less than extra privilege is bestowed (due to rising income inequality, automation of jobs etc.) they know that something has been lost but they can't put their finger on it. So you have all these white men and women stinging from job losses that they can tangibly see but not understanding why it feels like they lost something that "belonged to them." And it's because they're used to privilege- so equity feels like a loss. They blame immigrants because all they know is the loss, not the cause. Whereas had they just been taught about racism, they'd understand their inherent privilege and be able to better contextualize and frame these situations. Had they just been taught about racism they'd understand that generational wealth has been built and passed down in white communities that black people weren't allowed to accumulate due to Jim Crow laws and terrorism. They'd understand that no one is "stealing jobs" and that those accused of doing so are being hurt by racism and income inequality just like they are. And had they just been taught about racism, fewer and fewer people would perpetuate the cycle of abuse. And we can move forward.