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A Chance to Confront Racism

July 21st, 2010 · View Comments · Diversity, People Helping People, Shel's Personal Life, Social and Economic Justice, Transparency vs. Secrecy, language

“I’ve been beating myself up for not challenging your racism when you expressed it. So today, I’m going to stop beating myself up and tell you that I didn’t appreciate your put downs of those who look different from you, and I’ll not have you cut my hair again.” Then stand still and listen for dialogue. It may be quite vitriolic, but you may be able to go deeper. And you owe him that much.

You do this, not for his soul, but for yours. But there may be a side benefit of reaching his, too (maybe not right away).

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