03/01/2022
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๐๐๐๐๐๐] is an interconnecting network of intricate laws and policies that adversely impact a group of people. And a system that was originally designed to shut out Black People during the post-slavery era during reconstruction. โฃ
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Additionally, itโs an American (& globe) system thatโs rooted in fear and has been developed, maintained, strengthened, and taken advantage of by white people. Although we function within its side-effects, People of Color ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
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๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ has to be accomplished in order to understand and eventually minimize the impact of systemic racism in our communities. Itโs an uncomfortable process but one thatโs necessary. And letโs not confuse that [๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐] with aligning yourself with popular [BLACK CULTURE], being content with having a few friends of color, OR EVEN REPOSTING SOMETHING YOUR STORYโ that doesnโt disqualify you from harboring racist ideals or anti-Black sentiments. The WORK comes in the form of challenging oneโs self to educate, explore, and develop broader perspectives when it comes to social injustice, racism, and inequity. โฃFrom there itโs cultivating environments and communities where racist ideologies have no space to exist.โฃ
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Racism is a white problem.โฃ
โฃGET UNCOMFORTABLE & STAY CONSISTENT. โฃ
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People of Colour Clothing aims to educate, generate conversation, and create opportunities for people to examine their conscious behavior on topics primarily related to racism, discrimination, and inequity.โฃ
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Written by: darius_northโฃ
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๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ:โฃ
1. Color of Fear- What it Means to be American โฃ
2. Jane Elliott- Brown Eye Blue Eye โฃ
3. Tim Wise: on how African Americans are portrayed in the media โฃ
4. Tim Wise: On White Privilege (Clip)