But I fear sounding corny just saying that and coming
>off in a "I'm not racist I have black
>friends!" sort of way.

no need to be afraid...you're obviously self-aware so that breeds sincerity


>The reason I was hesitant to reply was because I honestly
>didn't have answers to your questions, or at least answers
>that I would be proud to announce and that you'd be happy to
>read. Yes, I consider myself an ally, and yes I most certainly
>acknowledge my privilege, but I don't doubt that there have
>been countless times, some even recent, that I was unable to
>recognize that my privilege was in play. It's one thing to
>admit there is such a thing as white privilege, but it's a
>whole nother thing to be able to identify every time I've been
>able to take advantage of it.

Exactly..i'm glad you see that there is more room for you to do deeper work on this issue, and become much more aware and proactive about it

>Right now all I'm doing is listening and continuing to learn.

That's good, but don't get stuck there. Right now, its time for you to take action.

The first act, is to find out what you should be doing..i've written alot to other folks above so i won't keep repeating it.

>
>So like I said. I'm listening and always learning.

Time to act. Dismantle white supremacist patriarchy.

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