Tim Wise: Race-Talk is a Language White Folks Need to Learn

[StarfishSaver]

90. I see your point

But I think most people - white and other races - who are really interested in honestly addressing the problem don't allow the possibility of social and organizational consequences get in the way of talking and learning. And there are very few real social and organizational consequences for white people who speak about this, even when they speak in a way that makes people of color uncomfortable since most white people are able to navigate around and away from these issues without having them impact their lives in any meaningful way.

Black people can't pick and choose when or whether to talk or think about race or decide not to discuss it because we don't like how the conversation is going - it's with us every second of every day.

But generally, I agree with your points and appreciate reading your thoughtful take.