Racism & Suicide

I can relate to the issue of racism. It is still an issue of the world and a terrible blight on our world. While there has been progress we still have a long long way to go.

Thank you for making this post.

Catplum surely knows this already... and its something white Americans like me need to recognize. John Metta wrote,

... here is the irony, here's the thing that all the angry Black people know, and no calmly debating White people want to admit: The entire discussion of race in America centers around the protection of White feelings.

Something like this is often going on when the impact of racism is denied, or minimized, on this site. And it can't be up to those hurt by racism to do all the work of educating everyone else, calling for change, etc. Metta later states,

White people are in a position of power in this country because of racism. The question is: Are they brave enough to use that power to speak against the system that gave it to them?

Akela Lacy expresses as a frustration that I think Catplum is experiencing:

If a black person is too angry or "too aggressive, they are shut down. Theyre playing the race card. They "always want to talk about race.

https://thsppl.com/i-racist-538512462265#.sfpfaw2ew

https://www.slantnews.com/story/2015-07-23-your-white-feelings-pop-my-race-bubble

Hi

Racism and Discrimination is a big deal because it is designed to crush the 'significant other'. It's brutal and predatory. Creating a YPC section is a good thing done by 7 Cups.

Racism: you can't stop shallowness,just lay-low

Suicide: why?

Being an African American Female, I support this post and am glad you found support for your claims.

@CatPlum24 I think many people don't understand this. Especially at the intersection of racism and sexism, there is so much stress, depression, etc. I became depressed at 9 years old, also. I know I will find people who support me some day, and I understand your struggle.

Racism is not new. Racism has been here since the beginning of the time. It's all how you react to a situation. Most people do not understand due their environment and the media. I grew up around all races due the school district grew up in. My whites thought it was their right to advise they didn't like us due to our president. Folks do not realize our republicans in congress started the hate that we are in today. The Republicans decided block every bill that President Obama tried to pass. Since, they were not able to stop Obama from being elected the 2nd term. There difference in today's society is that more people are standing up and speaking.

Moving thread to Share your Story: People of Color Experiences in Everyday life sub-forum.

So I've been watching blogs about Denmark because I've heard that this is one of the best places in the world, amazing weather, free education, healthcare and all... Is it true that they are cold and r4ci$t?