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#HumansOfBrownicity
Inspired by the popular Humans of New York campaign, #HumansOfBrownicity features your stories and how you’ve been impacted in some way by our work! Your journey encourages others. Thank you for sharing.
📣 Seven Common Mistakes People Make When Talking About Race/ism.1️⃣ Believing that race/ism only affects certain races2️⃣ Believing that race and racism are solely about individual identity and behavior3️⃣ Believing that race “colorblindness” is a solution to racism4️⃣ Expecting people of color to be skilled teachers on race/ism5️⃣ Dismissing or denying someone’s experiences of racism6️⃣ Refusing to acknowledge or confront one’s own racial biases7️⃣ Thinking that intent is all that mattersCan you relate to any of these? Tell us in the comments below.You can read the blog post here:brownicity.com/blog/common-mistakes-people-make-when-talking-about-race-ism/
❓Do you want to actively engage in dismantling race/ism, but fear making mistakes?Here are 7️⃣ of the most common mistakes people make when broaching the subjects of race and racism.Read about it on our blog post today: 👇🏿👇🏾🔗 brownicity.com/blog/common-mistakes-people-make-when-talking-about-race-ism/.❓Can you think of any other common mistakes or missteps?And be sure to check out the Brownicity website for more tools 🛠 to help you actively participate in dismantling race/ism!#endracism #Dismantling #racismisreal #educateyourself #antiracismeducation #RacismStillExists #TalkingAboutRace #understanding #learning #growing #manyhues #OneHumanity
"These are just a few of the reasons why people may find it challenging to talk about race/ism. Can you relate to any of these? Ultimately, talking about race/ism is hard because race is a lie and racism is ugly and painful. However, if we want ethnically diverse communities where race does not matter and racism does not have a stronghold, then we have to gain competency and confidence. We must get comfortable talking about race/ism."Read the rest of the bog post here:brownicity.com/blog/five-reasons-its-hard-to-talk-about-race-ism/