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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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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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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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glinyx
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The biggest change in perspective, for me, has been understanding that white supremacy is not solved by individual acts of white niceness.

It's in our foundations.

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09:32 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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Breezy Aussie
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Your comment has set my mind zinging...You are absolutely correct! 100% agreement here! Collective action has done so much to achieve great and wonderful things - as well as dubious and cruel things.
01:19 AM - Aug 29, 2023
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Breezy Aussie
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With others, I worked, marched and donated to Women's rights, Children, People with Disabilities & freedom of people across three continents. Now I am working for the YES vote in Australia. In small ways, lots of little people do little things informed by our individual stories. Thank you.
01:26 AM - Aug 29, 2023
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glinyx
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Only white people have the power, now, to compel actual, meaningful justice for historically marginalised communities.

This isn't just one of us, this is all of us using our power to right centuries of wrongs.

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