As we take on the work of anti-racism, we’ll probably run into friends and family who have varying degrees of understanding about it.
Some may have their own deeply personal experiences with racism. Their stories are important and can teach us valuable lessons. But some may not understand why we’re even talking about racism, thinking it’s a thing of the past. And some may be doing or saying racist things without even realizing it.
No matter what our experiences are — or theirs — it’s important to have open, honest conversations, even if they’re difficult. Find out why in this one minute video about racism and what we can do to stop it:
This is the ongoing work we have to do to truly end racism in America.
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