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1StrongBlackMan

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7. Honestly ...

Wed Aug 14, 2013, 10:04 PM

Aug 2013

I have a personal prohibition against discussing racism with white folks because more often than not the discussion is really about them lecturing me about what is, and is not, racist. And it quickly devolves into someone telling me that their opinion of my reality is as, if not more, valid/true/real, than what I live.

But that said, if you were to start such a group, I would gladly participate because I sense you are genuine.

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Do you know of any private online groups... [View all] OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 OP

I don't know of one, but clydefrand Aug 2013 #1

If you do, please let me know BainsBane Aug 2013 #2

Thanks, Clydefrand and BainsBane. :) OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #3

Either way works for me BainsBane Aug 2013 #4

No, I don't know of any private groups Number23 Aug 2013 #5

In my experience... (w/edit) OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #6

Honestly ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2013 #7

I don't blame you at all, 1StrongBlackMan... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #10

Hammer, nail, head. flashcloud Dec 2013 #13

In that respect ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #14

I've noticed the views JustAnotherGen Dec 2013 #15

I suspect ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #16

Silence isn't always consent. LiberalAndProud Dec 2013 #17

I said ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2013 #19

Yep... onpatrol98 Dec 2013 #18

Thanks for such a great reply Number23 Aug 2013 #8

Exactly... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #9

IMO, you're much better off finding real-life people for these discussions Blue_Tires Aug 2013 #11

I have a hard time finding people of the varied perspectives of which I speak... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #12