100% agree! But no way I'm saying that in that scenario lol! Mostly because I'm almost more concerned what the people around me would think. Unfortunately in the court of public opinion " seems racist but actually isn't" is equal too " is definitely racist". So as much as I agree at the common sense level, not sure I'd risk that. careers have been ended from seemingly innocuous, well intentioned comments.....
I understand your reasoning, but I also can imagine this feeling a bit awkward for some people without knowing you're okay with it. I guess you can compare it to a situation where a wife asks her husband, "Does this dress make me look fat?" People are just afraid of saying the wrong thing, so they avoid it all together. I can also imagine your colleagues avoiding to identify someone by their body type/weight for the same exact reasons. If you'd ask me why I didn't identify you by your skin color, I very likely would ask if you want me to do that from now on. And change my behavior based on your response. So, I understand your frustration when someone responds with, "I don't see color" instead.
In a meeting where there is 20 white women and 1 black woman, no one needs to point out anything. You’re a human being aren’t you? Does someone need to make a loud statement when you walk into the room that a “black lady just entered the room!”? No. Nobody cares that your skin is black. Your skin shouldn’t ever be the focus of any meeting among any human beings you encounter. I see with my eyes that you’re black that should be enough for you. But I do not care what you are. If you’re a person who has respect for others I’ll want to be around you. If you’re a person with character and integrity, I’ll want to be around you. YOUR SKIN COLOR DOES NOT MATTER. Skin color isn’t some hierarchy that you can climb onto for your personal gain. I don’t want to hear about your ancestors or your great grandparents. Their experience came and went. Their history is NOT your experience. Your experience is right now, today. Or however old you are. That’s your experience. Is it unique to you? Absolutely, but your skin color isn’t an excuse to use anytime you like.
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Love this.
Where is my chuckling emoji...awesome video
Well Said!
You are a gem ....keep pushing that light goddess
This! So much this!
100% agree! But no way I'm saying that in that scenario lol! Mostly because I'm almost more concerned what the people around me would think. Unfortunately in the court of public opinion " seems racist but actually isn't" is equal too " is definitely racist". So as much as I agree at the common sense level, not sure I'd risk that. careers have been ended from seemingly innocuous, well intentioned comments.....
I understand your reasoning, but I also can imagine this feeling a bit awkward for some people without knowing you're okay with it. I guess you can compare it to a situation where a wife asks her husband, "Does this dress make me look fat?" People are just afraid of saying the wrong thing, so they avoid it all together. I can also imagine your colleagues avoiding to identify someone by their body type/weight for the same exact reasons. If you'd ask me why I didn't identify you by your skin color, I very likely would ask if you want me to do that from now on. And change my behavior based on your response. So, I understand your frustration when someone responds with, "I don't see color" instead.
In a meeting where there is 20 white women and 1 black woman, no one needs to point out anything. You’re a human being aren’t you? Does someone need to make a loud statement when you walk into the room that a “black lady just entered the room!”? No. Nobody cares that your skin is black. Your skin shouldn’t ever be the focus of any meeting among any human beings you encounter. I see with my eyes that you’re black that should be enough for you. But I do not care what you are. If you’re a person who has respect for others I’ll want to be around you. If you’re a person with character and integrity, I’ll want to be around you. YOUR SKIN COLOR DOES NOT MATTER. Skin color isn’t some hierarchy that you can climb onto for your personal gain. I don’t want to hear about your ancestors or your great grandparents. Their experience came and went. Their history is NOT your experience. Your experience is right now, today. Or however old you are. That’s your experience. Is it unique to you? Absolutely, but your skin color isn’t an excuse to use anytime you like.