White Guilt and Discussion 1 Response

After having read all three of these articles, Moving Beyond White Guilt was my least favorite. I felt like the first article was very well put together and had you understand racism a little better. The third article was compelling and very realistic - I mean relatable to readers. However, Moving Beyond White Guilt did not appeal to me that much. However, I do believe white guilt is very realistic among Americans, whether they realize it or not. The article, along with the other two, proposes that we get up and do something about the problem of racism and prejudice. 

• Get info: I can get information about the topic from virtually anywhere. Whether it be online, on t.v., at the library, or through first hand experience, it is extremely accessible. However, possibly the best source is from a person of color himself. This makes the problem and the feelings real. 
• Do something: Once I become more informed on the topic, it is time you start informing others. This is the first step to do something. I can start sticking up for people, making sure you try to defeat your own prejudices, and, if I'm really interested, I could research ways to be more active in cleaning up this social issue. 
• Listen: First, I must listen to people's issues and try to become more understanding of their feelings. It is important to do this if I want to create change. Second, I must listen without any bias and be open minded the entire time. 
• Talk: I must talk to two different groups. First, I must talk to the people who are being affected by racism and involve my listening skills. Second, I must talk with your peer group and others who are on the other side of the subject. I must explain to them why this is important. 
• Back to the past: The past is necessary to look at. It cannot be ignored. It is important to see how far we have come as a country, but how far we must still go to change our individual thinking. If I look at the past, I understand and I am empathetic to the way people of color or different ethnicities were treated. However, I must also remember not to have White  Guilt, but instead do something about what is currently going on. 
• Find heroes or sheroes: A big hero is MLK Jr. However, there are more heroes and sheroes. Anyone who overcame prejuidice and racism is a hero to me. Anyone who is trying to improve the social issue is also a hero to me.