If you thought we lived in a racism-free world in 2020, the truth has never been clearer.
In amidst of all the racial justice movements and the media attention they’re getting, three types of people emerged:
- They’re avid, vocal, anti-racist supporters. They rally and protest.
- They understand the importance of this topic but feel uncomfortable talking about it, so they avoid it at all costs.
- They are uneducated, indifferent about this topic. They don’t think it affects their lives and they are apathetic.
I suspect in today’s America, the majority of people fall into #2 and #3. Society shouldn’t expect or force them to become the first group. Because of everyone’s unique background, individuals respond to social issues differently, especially when it is a historically rooted, sensitive subject.
Ever since George Floyd’s tragic death happened, lots more people started looking for ways to help. This is great! It means people care and realize that it is a problem that urgently needs to be addressed. The most visible indicator is that several non-profit organizations received millions of dollars of donations overnight. This is a great first step, but what happens next? After your donation went through the electronic payment portal, do you really get the feeling that…
