It’s hard to talk about racism without talking about defensiveness. “When someone has experienced racism, they may hold the belief that they cannot also perpetuate racism. Here are some ways to deal with defensiveness in conversations about race and racism, whether the defensiveness is coming from your racist uncle, or from yourself. When you say, “You’re racist,” you’re commenting on their intention. Talk to your friends and relatives about concepts like structural racism and white privilege.

Source: Huffington Post June 18, 2020 22:18 UTC