What not to say to black friends on Facebook.

[rbrnmw]

Article is worth the read

http://www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/dear-white-facebook-friends-10-ways-get-yourself-blocked-black-person-me?paging=off&current_page=1#bookmark

Either you'll open your mind and recognize your white privilege, or keep it closed and lose some black friends.

1. Telling black people they are being divisive when they discuss racism.

Black people aren't the problem; a white supremacist system that allows cops to kill black people at disproportionate rates is the issue. So is racism in employment, education, housing, law enforcement, etc. It takes a toll on us, and we don't have to use language that makes white people feel comfortable while articulating that, either. Black people discussing racism and the white privilege that disenfranchises us is not divisive.

If you really need to talk about it, it is probably best to message your friend privately to discuss his status if you have questions about the tone. Calling him divisive in public, especially during a time of racial turmoil, isn't the best idea. Remember, there are few spaces where black people feel safe discussing racism. Facebook is one of them. Respect their space. If you don't like what they say, that's on you.

[Tobin S.]

1. As a white man I've had a very important insight regarding issues involving minorites

That is, sometimes I just need to shut up and listen. It's very often an enlightening experience.

[Baitball Blogger]

2. We need to keep applying pressure to open the eyes of those who still do not see it.

They have so absorbed their privileged status that they don't understand why you just don't roll over for them. They are so accustom to colluding with each other to skirt the rules to encroach on your rights that they think it's normal.

[Number23]

3. I have long since given up on the idea that racism will no longer be around during my lifetime

But hearing and reading some of the shit today, even here, has made me seriously rethink my fervent prayers that it won't be a problem for my children either.

[rbrnmw]

4. I know I can't believe the shit I read anymore

It's all out in the open they don't even bother trying to hide it anymore