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I have a genuine question I’m supper white okay I have lot of friends who arent. Ex my bff is black my other friend is Filipino and has tan skin in our current government ppl becoming more openly racist if something happens what can I do to help?
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Anonymous 1d

Be more outspoken about antiracism and advocate more, mainly stuff that you have to go out of your way to do because the system itself has so much racism in it, take long looks at things to figure out if they are racist or not, and go from there

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Anonymous 1d

Just be careful engaging with racists especially in person. A lot of them are honestly are desperately looking for trouble and waiting for you to spark. I’ve gotten into major fights with my parents on racial issues and in social media comments. I hate to say it but after enough times, I’ve found it pointless to converse with them when I saw how much they thrive off of your anger. That’s going off topic, my b. So, follow what others mention here and just ignore the haters. Drown them out with

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Anonymous 1d

(I ran out of words to post it had a limit) how can I stand up for them in the moment and defend my friends if it comes to it what do I say to comfort them? I’ve always had the privilege of thinking “oh if I need help call 911” but even police aren’t trustworthy and I’d like advice from other races and ethnicity’s.

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Anonymous 1d

Thank you! I just recently want to be able to be supportive to all my friends bc the world is just super scary rn.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

I just recently learned the raciest history behind college and was shocked I’m still learning and am very grateful when people inform me.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1d

Information and set rigid boundaries. Stop engaging when they become disrespectful to you

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