Several weeks ago, a white neighbor made reference to fried chicken and flat screens describing drug activity at a local gas station. When several Black neighbors pointed out the obvious racist symbolism, we were met with counter claims that they had no idea and that we were making too much of a comment meant to be a joke. As we all seek ways to correct and heal from the systemic racism, bias and discrimination that has plagued our nation for centuries, I encourage my white FB friends to spend time during the next few weeks to educate yourselves. Read about the history of our America and its relationship with people of color (Natives, African Americans and immigrants). Listen to the stories coming from Ferguson, Staten Island and your own communities. Share in conversation with those of us who live the struggle daily. A group of Ferguson protesters were met Thursday afternoon with Confederate flags, racist symbols, and gunfire as they marched through a pair of rural Missouri towns. Counter-protesters, including children, shouted racial slurs and carried signs urging the marchers to “go home,” reported the Columbia Missourian. Residents of Gerald and Rosebud, where the marchers arrived about noon, set up a display of fried chicken, a melon, and a 40-ounce beer bottle in the street. #blacklivesmatter #friedchickenandflatscreens
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:27:57 +0000
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