African American

will be white people confronting other white people over racism, and yes, it must happen over and over. JRLeft was courageous, but it was a dangerous situation; we all know it could have ended with the truck driver pulling out a gun.

It is very hard to get people to come out of their shell and speak up, especially in situations where there is perceived danger in confronting someone who is belligerent. I am a 69 year old woman, and I would not have even considered chasing down the driver who profiled JRLeft. Whether it is lack of courage or too much common sense, I don't think I would ever be that aggressive.

I am willing to speak up in other settings, although I often find myself hesitating when confronting a stranger. I believe that repetition is key for me, that I will reach the point where I am reacting without that moment where I stop to think "do I really want to get involved in this?" If not me, then who? needs to be first in my mind.