How the 'Karen Meme' Confronts the Violent History of White Womanhood

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40. Well, maybe that's where I don't get it

Because I’m not scared of black men, in general. I ride the train with black men all the time, from old guys to teens. We sit next to each other on the bus, ride up alone in elevators. Black men are just another of the many people I encounter daily in the city. And yes, some black men have been my friends, but they don’t count, because fear only occurs among strangers.

Now, if someone is pointing a gun or knife at me, I’m gonna be scared, whether they’re black, white, male, or female.

I don’t think all white women are implicitly scared or suspicious of black men, lacking a reason. I guess it depends on your experience and familiarity with people who are different from you.