I\u2019m Sorry, But I\u2019m A Freaking Racist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn a world where colours blend and dance,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A white woman speaks, takes a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I am a racist,” she bravely declares,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A truth she admits, burdens she bears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raised in the liberal light, she claims,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equality in her heart, in her aims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“All Lives Matter,” she won’t just shout,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understanding nuances, without a doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Books like “The Hate U Give,” she holds dear,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And “Small Great Things,” that made her fear,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biases within, the shadows unseen,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awakening her soul, breaking routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Black Lives Matter, she boldly states,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not just for one, but all opens gates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A club for Black girls, in her school’s domain,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confusion among whites, privilege’s refrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A noisy clash, a privilege unknown,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In her quiet world, seeds of insight sown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generational scars, wounds deep and wide,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the tapestry of time, where perspectives hide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s because I’m Black,” their voices rose,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In classrooms where privilege often shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a teen, unaware, she walked the line,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blind to struggles, complexities entwine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Racism’s canvas, more than black and white,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfair thoughts lurk, hidden from sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s your voice, she urges, to uncover,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biases within, a chance to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Black Lives Matter, a call to unite,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond colours, beyond the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To understand, empathise, break the chain,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the chorus of voices, let equality reign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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