True Racial Equality Demands Bilateral Communication

First of all allow me to applaud the authentic passion demonstrated by all races (including “whites”) towards racial equality and justice. The struggle against racial oppression truly has become race agnostic.

If I may, I think (very sadly) is that’s what missing in current anti-racism struggles, is the notion of race relationships. We are not going to succeed with a unidirectional approach to dialogue. In my opinion, “White people” also need to be heard, if we are interested in true equality. The way forward is to be negotiated and all sides need to be taken seriously. There are many “fascists,” who are motivated by their philosophical beliefs and not necessarily racist hating black people. Where are the leaders that are hold all sides accountable not just for their rights, but also their responsibilities?

There are white supporters that suppress and harbor nagging questions that we just can’t ignore. In reality there are blacks in America that do not identify with the experience we see in the media. As a black man I recently acknowledged and bemoaned the fact that blacks are disproportionately more likely to be accused by police. However when I asked the “question” whether it’s true that blacks are disproportionately more likely to be involved in violent (homicidal) crime, I was met with defensive abuse from blacks and whites.