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African American

heaven05

(18,124 posts) Thu Jun 21, 2018, 08:52 AM Jun 2018

by a very astute black man on why he thinks racism in america has lasted so long and destroyed so many lives, POC and white alike

https://www.theroot.com/white-people-are-cowards-1826958780

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here is an interesting article [View all] heaven05 Jun 2018 OP

Once again, Harriot knocked it out. Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #1

well, even though people try heaven05 Jun 2018 #2

Yup, still got Freedom of Speech Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #3

Thank you for posting this. geardaddy Jun 2018 #4

we all just must heaven05 Jun 2018 #5

Dam Straight the intern was a hero; and medal deserving. laserhaas Jun 2018 #7

I take umbrage with the title; but agree with a lot of content laserhaas Jun 2018 #6

I think Harriot made his case in the article regarding your beef. Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #8

That's the problem. As a Caucasian, I'm not allowed to state facts laserhaas Jun 2018 #9

I've referenced Harriot's answer and Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #11

And the title sends - what message? laserhaas Jun 2018 #13

Really? Honey or vinegar? Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #16

In a nutshell, I'm not the enemy laserhaas Jun 2018 #17

As I've said, kick your activism up a notch by Kind of Blue Jun 2018 #19

I clearly understand your feeling, as stated heaven05 Jun 2018 #10

I've been an activist all my life. I care equality so much laserhaas Jun 2018 #12

kudos and ok heaven05 Jun 2018 #14

Defeat all things wrong. laserhaas Jun 2018 #15

Apathy, laxity, idle boy's is supportive laserhaas Jun 2018 #18

mostly punctuation heaven05 Jun 2018 #20