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The intersection of anti-racism and whiteness prompts a crucial examination of privilege, identity, and responsibility. Can one truly advocate for racial equity while still embracing the privileges inherently tied to whiteness? Or does genuine anti-racism demand a deeper interrogation of how whiteness operates within societal structures? Perhaps the journey towards dismantling systemic racism necessitates confronting uncomfortable truths about identity and power, challenging individuals to redefine their roles in the pursuit of justice and equality.

Our experience is something that we carry with us daily. For some, it’s something that we’re forced to think about and maneuver through in spaces not fit for our presence. The experience on the opposite side of white is exhaustive. Over time, unbeknownst to us, people of color develop coping mechanisms to alleviate the side effects associated with not being white. ⁣⁣We alter our vernacular, we modify our handshake, we moderate our personality, and we wear a grin to accommodate.

“What does it mean to be white?”, is a simple question meant to provoke thought and consideration towards the idea of “skin color” dictating life experiences and encouraging outcomes. Race at its core is a social construct meant to create division and enact a superiority complex. ⁣⁣

Being white has been the justification for the atrocities imposed on the world.
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⁣𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝗪𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞:⁣ ⁣⁣
“3: free from spot or blemish: such as (1): free from moral impurity: 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓—not intended to cause harm…⁣⁣