Being nonracist is not enough from "summary" of So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
It’s not enough to simply say, “I am not racist.” Being nonracist is not the end goal; being antiracist is. Being antiracist means actively opposing racism in all its forms, not just abstaining from racist actions or thoughts. It means recognizing the ways in which racism is ingrained in society and actively working to dismantle it. It requires a commitment to challenging your own biases and beliefs, as well as speaking out against racism when you see it. To be antiracist, we must be willing to have difficult conversations about race, even if it makes us uncomfortable. We must...
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