Is it disappointing when a black person walks into your office?
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Is it disappointing when a black person walks into your office?
…any time a black person walks into a room — say a new employee in an office — they make a beeline to the other black faces. It can be disappointing because I may know from advance notification about your hiring that you and I have a lot in common, but I have to work harder to be your friend.
What does it mean to be silent in situations of racial injustice?
Being silent in situations of racial injustice sends two signals: One, you are telling black people you don’t support them. Two, you are telling racist people you do support them. It shouldn’t say that, but it does. It might not be what was meant, but it’s what is understood.
What is a Black Power movement?
Black power movements are meant to empower black African Americans and/or Africans who have been systematically mistreated for several years, it’s meant to uplift black people and open up more opportunities for them.
Can white privilege make equality a majority?
White people may be the majority, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make equality a majority. Dr. Joy DeGruy talks about an amazing story at the grocery store where white privilege influenced the situation for a peaceful resolution. If you truly want to end the violence, your white influence can do that.
What are the disadvantages of being a black person?
On average, they earn 20-35\% less income than whites, receive an inferior education, are more likely to occupy dangerous jobs, and live in polluted, run-down neighborhoods. They have worse health outcomes, higher incidence of disease, and they die younger.
Did God create diversity in the human race?
ALL people came from Adam and Eve — and therefore, yes, God placed in them, Adam & Eve, all “genes” and necessities for diversity, which He would put into greater effect, after the flood when He divided people according to ‘types’. That is not “evolution”.
What is Black Lives Matter ( BLM)?
Black Lives Matter ( BLM) is a decentralized political and social movement protesting against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against black people.