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The "white standard," says that if enough white people think racism isn't a problem in this country, then it isn't a problem. That if enough white people think Black folks are angry, lazy, thugs, loud, uncivilized, uneducated, unworthy, then that's what Black folks are.
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A new CBS News poll shows 75 percent of Black people think racism is a major problem in America today, while 58 percent of white people say racism is only a minor problem or not a problem at all.

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That any behavior that doesn't align with the "white standard" of normalcy & civility isn't acceptable behavior (See Fani Willis, Angel Reese, Colin Kaepernick, Barack Obama, etc.).
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Having grown up under this "white standard," being told 2 conform, 2 get along, not 2 rock the boat or step outside my place, I can tell you the oppressive weight of this psychological BS wore on my Spirit just as I witnessed it wear on others. That's why I marvel at US!
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Even after the physical chains of slavery were removed, the mental shackles this country tried 2 bind US with never let up... yet WE thrived due 2 OUR Joy, OUR Resilience, OUR collective determination & fight 2 persevere, overcome & hold this country 2 its promise that is OUR birthright!
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A slaver fears the uncontrolled minds of a liberated people. The eruption of white grievance in this country is a direct reaction 2 Black folks hailing OUR own standards along with all marginalized communities who refuse 2 be defined or dictated 2 by a one-size-fits-all, privileged "white standard".
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So, if how I choose to wear my hair, gather with my friends, keep my money, dance with my body, lift up my community, express my-self, & call out racism offends your "white standard" sensibilities, Fuck you!, & keep on movin. #PickADamnSide
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In response to Bev Turner.
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