Tag Archives: White Privilege

Hey White People: Remember When We Briefly Cared About Philando Castile’s Life?

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

“This is NOT okay.” ~ That’s the kind of stuff we would say as we shared the video footage police released a few days after the Not Guilty verdict was announced. When the verdict was initially handed down, there wasn’t … Continue reading →

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On President Trump, From A Heartbroken Christian

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

Forgive me for not writing sooner. It has been a hard couple days. And since it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier, I might as well give it a try… For me, my support of Hillary Clinton as a … Continue reading →

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When You’re Accustomed To Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

I’ve never been punched in the face. Not in an actual fight, at least. I’m not much of a fighter, I suppose… More of an “arguer.” I don’t think I’m “scared” to get into a fight, necessarily–There have been many times … Continue reading →

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13 Things White People Do When You Point Out Racism

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

A few interesting things happen when someone suggests that racism might have played a role in someone’s actions (say, for example, an overly aggressive police officer’s actions). A couple of days ago I published THIS POST talking about how important is is to watch uncomfortable … Continue reading →

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