12. The Right to Comfort
from All the Things—PNW Hosted by Equity Institute
Though the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin trial brought a renewed sense of justice and trust to many white folks, the murders of Daunte Wright and Ma'Khia Bryant at the hands of police brutality contradicted this white comfort. Often, white individuals and institutions place the blame on black victims for "not complying", as if disobedience warrants a death sentence. Though George Floyd's death was filmed and televised, it took the system 330 days to convict his murderer. Today on ATT, Fernell and Erin share their own stories of raising black children in a culture that threatens their right to existence. Dr. J discusses the willful choices that white parents must make to model antiracism for white children, and teach them to protect their black peers. The three discuss the struggle that black folks face in humanizing themselves in white space, and make their recommendations for a better future.
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