The author of this piece's experiences all sounded pretty racist to me. Sometimes it helps to imagine yourself in another person's shoes, and seeing the issue from his/her perspective. It could make you decide to be an antiracist. Like me. Since I was six. I just didn't know that it…

I am a white Karen whose roots began in Africa, like the rest of humanity. Black lives have mattered to me since I was six years old and made my first Black friend at school. Her name was Emma Ruth Jones. She told me her mother had told her that…

I was not born in Africa, but Africa was born in me. I claim my African ancestors because Africa was the cradle of civilization and we are all descendants of those who left there and spread throughout the world. We are all connected to one human family and are members of one human race who share our common humanity with the added gift of God's creative diversity, which is evident through all species of life. Whiteness is a social construct. Perhaps our biggest mistake throughout human history as so-called "white people" is not seeing others in ourselves and ourselves in others. Brotherhood and sisterhood are wonderful and powerful concepts. Perhaps we all should give agape love a try. Live the Dream of MLK.

Love this! Especially #4. All human beings originated from Africa. Why is that so hard to believe? It should instill pride in all of us because we all share a common humanity. We are all, therefore, brothers and sisters to one another. Teach THAT in school and let the children teach those adults who were left behind in our World History class. Teach our children the whole truth. For a change.

The weight of the wait for Black Lives to Matter to White Supremacists is a cross for antiracists to bear until the last one rides off into the sunset never to be seen or heard from again. On that day men and women of peace and goodwill will join hands and sing "We Have Overcome Today!" I hope I live long enough to see it. Until then, my work---promoting Martin's Dream---is not yet done. #MLK #TJW # BLM

This was the longest piece of reading I have ever read on Medium. When I saw how long it would take me to read it, I said, "Nah." But a voice inside told me to give it a chance, and once I started reading REAL American History-(which I am always…

Black History is American History. It should be taught in all our schools year-round. Our students cannot afford to remain ignorant about the rest of our history that has never been taught. In doing so, we have hampered their ability to take steps to dismantle the systemic racism that began…

If America continues to keep racial inequity and systemic racism in place, there is no hope that we will ever be the great country we claim we are.

I am Antifa.