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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.
Keith Boykin @keithboykin
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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André Ware
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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!
03:29 PM - Feb 17, 2024
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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".
03:30 PM - Feb 17, 2024
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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
03:30 PM - Feb 17, 2024
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✨Shell Russell-Nelson
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This is how I grew up too. My parents with the, "Don't make waves... Keep your head down... Blend in", sensibilities. I'm glad they were able to see, in their lifetimes, the backlash to that way of thinking, because where did it actually get us? 🤦🏽‍♀
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06:04 PM - Feb 17, 2024
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André Ware
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In response to ✨Shell Russell-Nelson.
I don't envy our parents or theirs for having to navigate a very different world. I hope we all Live to see better years. 🙏🏾❤️
12:03 AM - Feb 18, 2024
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✨Shell Russell-Nelson
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Indeed! Each one of us is a product of our time. My parents were pretty uncomfortable & uneasy when the Say It Loud, I'm Black & I'm Proud era began, & they wouldn't let us wear afros nor dashikis. They softened up years later.
12:10 AM - Feb 18, 2024
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Kennie Goff
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As a recent love song goes 'Two steps forward and Three steps back'.
But no turning around now!
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