Confronting injustice is everyone's responsibility from "summary" of I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Confronting injustice is not a task that can be left to only a few individuals—it is a responsibility that falls on all of our shoulders. This truth is not always easy to accept, as it requires us to examine our own biases, prejudices, and privileges. It demands that we take a hard look at ourselves and the ways in which we may be complicit in perpetuating systems of oppression. When we choose to turn a blind eye to injustice, we are essentially endorsing it. Remaining silent in the face of wrongdoing only serves to uphold the status quo and allow harmful norms to persist. Confronting injustice means actively speaking out against discrimination, inequality, and prejudice whenever we encounter them. It means using our voices and our platforms to advocate for change and push back against sys...
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