While I don’t speak for all Black people I can say that I have the patience to engage in dialogue with my white associates.

However it is a conversation not a debate. The conversation has to start with the white person acknowledging that racism negatively impacts Black and indigenous people. After they admit that, then I’d say it would be worth helping them understand what they need clarification on. But if they cannot understand that racism impacts us, I’d say that the conversation would be abusive the Black person. People who really want to understand will have an open ear.

Conversations about race are unique in that white people to tell us what is or is not racist. Only racists will gaslight about the bigotry we experience. They should be ready to listen, learn, and show empathy. Thanks so much for reading.