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A couple of my friends have recently posted great articles/thoughts on race and racism, and I wanted to share them with you here.

First, [livejournal.com profile] ninamonkey's thoughts on the subject. One of the paragraphs I found particularly insightful: "I think some folks need to re-evaluate their definition of "racism." Racism is not just the Klan running around in sheets. Racism is also assumptions built upon perpetuated lies (aka, "stereotypes"). If before I even meet you you are going to assume I'm lazy, violent, and have fifteen million kids (and I'm on welfare), then what hope do I have to redeem myself in your eyes? You've already decided, haven't you?"

And secondly, [livejournal.com profile] sweetvirago posted a link to an article on white privilege.

Both are worth taking the time to read.

Date: 2008-09-21 02:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stormkpr.livejournal.com
I agree. Though there's still so far to go, it can get discouraging. But we still need to hope.

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