Conversations about racism and white privilege with friends and family can be difficult, especially if they are white. However, they are also necessary and can be done.
about wider, historical issues of racial injustices, police brutality and more across the United States – which has stirred conversations for many within their own homes and inner circles.
"It is really important to first personally get clear about why you want to have this conversation, and what you are hoping to communicate or understand," Taylor said."We must remember that real learning – about anything – only actually happens when we are uncomfortable," Taylor explained.
"It is really important you do your background research, so you more fully understand the ideas you are attempting to get across or the point you are trying to make in the conversation," Taylor said."State intention clearly at the beginning of the conversation, so the person engaging with you is clear about the goals as well. That can help ensure that the conversation is as productive as possible," Taylor said.
"Always engaging with questions versus telling," Arnold said."Because it always puts people back on their heels."Paraphrasing your understanding of what the other person has said is helpful, Graves explained, because if there's further clarity that's needed, the person that's giving the information can"try to come from the different angle or get their point across in a different way if needed.
"If I can deflect it from you, you're less likely to get defensive," he explained."I often use the term, 'There's a guy that I know.' And even though I'm talking about ."Taylor says for white people discussing issues of race, it is"important to avoid letting our emotions be the beginning or the end of the conversation."
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