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In reply to the discussion: White mother of black children (and white children) tells it like it is. [View all]Solly Mack
(96,948 posts)19. We had to have the talk with my niece & nephew about the police and existing while black in America.
It breaks my heart just thinking about.
To have to warn a child, to shatter what should be their happy, carefree childhood, that way.
To keep them alive.
Nothing I went through compares to what they will go through.
And all because of the ignorance of others. Because of their hate and stupidity.
I'm glad you posted the essay. People need to get over themselves and attempt to understand the pain and suffering they are causing.
And for what? To feel better about themselves? To prop their own egos up?
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White mother of black children (and white children) tells it like it is. [View all]
pnwmom
Aug 2017
OP
Thanks for sharing. The Mom certainly has a front row seat/perspective on racism & white priveledge
MLAA
Aug 2017
#1
In a Louie Vuitton store in Italy the sales person would not sell Oprah a handbag.
Maraya1969
Aug 2017
#60
The title credits her as the writer, and the piece ends with a link to her public Facebook posting.
pnwmom
Aug 2017
#6
No, it doesn't. You added the comma and made it appear those words are on the same line.
pnwmom
Aug 2017
#52
Welcome to the internet! Sometimes a website has editors that look for viral posts and then
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2017
#38
We had to have the talk with my niece & nephew about the police and existing while black in America.
Solly Mack
Aug 2017
#19
I would defer to your husband on this. He's lived the experience your child will have.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2017
#39