Ten Ways (not all!) White Liberals Perpetuate Racism

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126. Here's my point.

The conversation I have with people on a daily basis, regardless of gender or race or anything else, are usually just your average run-of-the-mill talk. I can't think of a single time when a PoC has accused me of racism because most of my casual conversations with anyone are the typical how are you, how's work, how's the family, heard your mom was sick and is she doing better, did you watch that game, etc.... So I highly doubt what we're discussing here will ever grace my door.

But, having said that, the possibility that a PoC acting in a malicious manner could throw out a accusation of racism when it didn't happen because they believe it's to their advantage to do so is something that could happen, no matter how remote a possibility. It's a nasty, shameful thing to do, but it can happen. I think individuals would do a great disservice to actual racism taking place by willingly accepting a false accusation towards themselves rather than taking it head on. Besides, people just aren't going to sit back and allow themselves to treated that way. It's wishful thinking if someone were to believe people won't stand up for themselves. And I couldn't blame them.

Take Care.