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12. I have seen all of the above

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 10:44 AM

Jul 2016

and there is no question it is racism. Confronting it, calling it out is the only hope of stopping it.

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I was just profiled by a white guy who pretended not to profile me. [View all] JRLeft Jul 2016 OP

Taking the stand you did is Mira Jul 2016 #1

I never bite my tongue,I'm going to say what needs to be said. JRLeft Jul 2016 #2

Afraid of what? rusty quoin Jul 2016 #3

When they see dark skin, they're afraid to approach us. JRLeft Jul 2016 #4

I think the most critical agent for change brer cat Jul 2016 #6

Standing up to bullies is the way to go brer cat Jul 2016 #10

I have seen all of the above brer cat Jul 2016 #12

I applaud your courage 90-percent Jul 2016 #7

You're right, we need more white people to help confront it. JRLeft Jul 2016 #14

It is my hope that, awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #15

This country has always been crazy awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #17

People like him will never treat you with anything approaching respect greiner3 Jul 2016 #18

testicular material heaven05 Jul 2016 #22