Breezy Aussie
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So much I read on this site is about Race. ‪It never occurs to me what people look like, skin colour, religious or gender preferences. I thank my parents for ensuring I an only interested in your music, food, traditions, clothing, history. Simply put: I don’t care. I like you and value you. ‬
06:04 AM - Aug 26, 2023
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Breezy Aussie
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The response I have had has been very interesting and I have learned much from the reaction and replies. I think I was making a more subtle point than many read. I first admire (or otherwise) the achievements of individuals. It is when one learns of their life, environment, struggles, joys - etc
06:58 PM - Aug 26, 2023
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Breezy Aussie
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That one can really understand, in some little way, their achievements. For me it is not about the colour of a persons skin that determine my relationship with them. It is the totality of what makes them, them. I absolutely acknowledge that the 'history' of a person, their people, their tribe - mtc
07:03 PM - Aug 26, 2023
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Breezy Aussie
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their world - but I only know that once I embrace their story.

Many responses immediately responded to my picture - 'white' and spoke to me as if I was ignorant of my privilege.

I try to not do that to others

I have been pointed to many good reads. Thank you.
07:08 PM - Aug 26, 2023
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Kevin Kretsch
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We MUST care about skin color and gender. Especially where race is concerned, racism is OUR problem to fix. We cannot address problems if we refuse to acknowledge those it affects. Thinking we are allowed to be “colorblind” is a racist act because it allows the current racist status quo to continue.
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01:40 PM - Aug 26, 2023
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Kevin Kretsch
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We MUST see race because we must see those it affects, how it affects them, we must act to counter those affects. And we MUST act to call out all the racism by white people. To be silent is to CHOOSE to allow racism.
01:53 PM - Aug 26, 2023
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