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White Picket Fence
In light of the black lives matter movement towards equal human rights — a letter of self-reflection
I am a white priviledged female. My life has been fairly easy. Green grass. Loving parents. Positive outlook on life. My life isn’t perfect. Of course, I’ve gone through my share of shit, but I work hard and things generally work out as I manifest. I am grateful. Frankly, I am only acutely aware of the racism that still exists in the world. For my challenges have never been about my race.
A Letter of Self-Reflection
I am sorry for all the times I chose to be a mere bystander when I heard a racist comment.
I am sorry for all the times I did not recognize racism as such.
I am sorry for any comments, questions, remarks, actions, implications, jokes, or reactions that ever made you feel anything less than a respected equal.
I am sorry for my ignorance.
They say ignorance is bliss — but, today, ignorance is guilt. Ignorance is regret. Ignorance is shame, and stupidity. Ignorance is naive. Ignorance is turning a blind eye. Ignorance is a stance. Ignorance is unacceptable.
