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“I guess I’m not surprised that the series Nice, White Parents is so controversial. As a white person who unintentionally has made her share of racially insensitive comments/suggestions, I always go back to the first thing I learned in systematic theology in seminary: “When people from the dominant culture want to be involved in anti-racist, liberation movements, they must close their mouths and GET BEHIND the leadership of the oppressed; otherwise, they are perpetuating the pattern of dominance. The voices of the oppressed MUST set the agenda; other allies MUST be the listeners, supporters and followers.”
I haven’t yet read the book White Fragility, which apparently some Black reviewers have called into question. But I think the title captures perfectly this moment in history. White people, we need to get over ourselves; first listen and learn. The conversation must begin with us in the back seat. That’s why I love this bold new series from This American Life. (Kudos to Ima, Maurice, Susan, and even Rob, who I hope will welcome his role in this vital learning curve, and others. Great reporting! Can’t wait to hear episode 2.)
P.S. By no means do I hate my country or think supporting BLM and being patriotic are mutually exclusive - that’s a tired argument. I love that we can wade carefully into delicate and difficult conversations in this country, be self-reflective, criticize our leaders and not shy away from that other “national deficit” of late: critical thinking.”
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