Great read!

Indeed, since the animal is designed to grant them opportunities deprived of Black people and ensure their fair treatment in the criminal justice system, many are enamored with the elephant, feeding him peanuts to sustain his efforts or playing coy about it altogether. “What elephant,” they say slyly, while curling up their lip, knowing all the while they see it too.…
Why People Claim Racism is a Distraction When It’s The Main Event
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Great read!
IMO this is the heart of the issue. Racism, by definition, grants a designated population unearned privilege. Acknowledging this would mean they are gaining without earning, equivalent to admitting they are not worthy of these privileges.
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Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..
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