I think being "woke" ought to make white people feel bad

[Sky Jewels]

8. This is counterproductive.

We want white people (and people of all colors) to learn real history and acknowledge that white privilege is real and to have a multifaceted understanding of history and current times in terms of racial dynamics. But if you want to push the "you SHOULD be ashamed of being born white!" thing, then you will only make some white people defensive and angry and create unnecessary backlash. It plays into the hands of the far right.

Nobody has control over their genetics or what their ancestors did. I am, however, in favor of programs that give Black people a boost, a foot in the door, access to affordable higher education, etc., etc., because there is an enormous historical deficit in opportunities and wealth that needs to be overcome.

But shaming people for being born with pale skin is not helpful at all.