What is Privilege?
This week we are focusing on privilege. We understand that the battle against racism begins at home, and that teaching our kids to recognize systemic injustice will move the needle toward a less-prejudiced world. We invite you to do the same and will connect you with stories and resources that will aid in that journey.
I have written before about the racism I have encountered over the years. I have lived in a lot of places and I have experienced racism in varying degrees. I just wanted to explain privileged based off of MY own personal experiences.
If you never have been told you couldn't date someone because of the color of your skin- that is privilege.
If you walked in the store and never had cashiers watch you because of your skin- that is privilege.
If you you have never been screamed insults at and told to go back to the country you came from- that is privilege.
If you never have to think about having "the talk" with your children to educate them about the fact that they will at some point in there life be treated differently because of their skin color- that is privilege.
If you have ever seen a confederate flag and never felt like you had to protect yourself and your babies or that you have to look over your shoulder-that is privilege.
If you never have been harassed by someone waiting for you everyday at school to jump out and call you the "n" word- that is privilege.
If you never had to think about not going out or if you do to be cautious because there is a "rally" happening near by-that is privilege.
If you never have to worry that your beautiful son is going to encounter racism differently than your daughters because he is a male with dark skin- that is privilege.
If you never have cried thinking about the first time one of your babies will be hurt because you know that it is inevitable they will experience racism- that is privilege.
Honestly, I could give so many examples. These are just a few examples of my own personal experiences.
We need more radical love and empathy.
