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intheflow

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12. Adding: I just read the article and think I might have read it before.

Reply to qwlauren35 (Reply #10)

Sun Jun 4, 2023, 10:12 AM

Jun 2023

If not this article, something voicing similar concerns. If I hadn’t, I’m sure my white ass wouldn’t have considered this POV, which is why we’re having this discussion. It’s exhausting self-policing my whiteness, and it’s still not enough and no where near what my Black brothers and sisters go through their entire lives.

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Question from a white librarian: [View all] intheflow Jun 2023 OP

You have all that background. Most people don't. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #1

I've posted the question in several antiracist librarian groups intheflow Jun 2023 #3

It's all so important. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #5

I'm not black. But why not "then and now'' sections? 3Hotdogs Jun 2023 #2

Because that's Black history and contemporary society, intheflow Jun 2023 #4

I like that idea. qwlauren35 Jun 2023 #8

Yes, part of the problem is lack of resources specific to Juneteenth. intheflow Jun 2023 #9

I am Black and I agree with you. LoisB Jun 2023 #6

Thanks, LoisB. intheflow Jun 2023 #7

Juneteenth - An Article qwlauren35 Jun 2023 #10

Thank you so much for this thoughtful post! intheflow Jun 2023 #11

Adding: I just read the article and think I might have read it before. intheflow Jun 2023 #12

I think you're cool. qwlauren35 Jun 2023 #13