Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome - Joy DeGruy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9ErxogbVBs

Probably no other race has been enslaved and brutalised to the same extent in mass numbers the way the Africans have been by the European colonialists. The other races, including the Chinese, can learn something from the way Africans are dealing with internalised oppression today, so as to experience a deeper healing from the individual and collective pain and suffering that have been reverberating through the generations since the 1800s.

In support of black women

I remember having read what John Lennon said about black women being among the most oppressed women in the world, or something along this line. It is a sad reality and testament to the oppressive nature of the white privilege system. I was googling McKinney earlier to find out more updates about police brutality against the black community, and I feel that regardless of the circumstances, his use of excessive force and racial profiling weren't justified in any way.

I always remind myself to stand on the side of the oppressed, of whom I am a part. I read this article earlier today, and I agree with the girl that "no matter how difficult the officer's day was before he came to the pool, nothing justifies how he responded". That is true because police officers are meant to protect people and treat them with respect and dignity as well.

I have a diary in my iPhone in which I wrote:
"Be a voice for the hurt.
Support those who have been abused.
Speak up and stand up for those whose personal rights have been violated.
Those who oppress others are in a state of ignorance and immaturity.
Do not encourage them but stand up to them and put them in their place so that they will think twice before they continue to disrespect other people's rights, freedom and equality."

Chinese privilege in Singapore

Recently, Adeline Koh wrote an article about Chinese privilege in Singapore. 

https://www.facebook.com/notes/adeline-koh/to-my-dear-fellow-singapore-chinese-shut-up-when-a-minority-is-talking-about-rac/10152454229058751

Yes, the truth is out there in the open and Singaporean Chinese people have to acknowledge the fact that their mindset is like that of the white privileged people and they also need to have more empathy for those who are more marginalized than they are. It certainly takes honesty, courage and awareness for a Singaporean Chinese such as Adeline Koh to acknowledge this fact herself and to highlight the issue of Chinese privilege to her counterparts for their awareness and attention too. Indeed, the first step to racial healing and racial equity is usually awareness and acknowledgement of what is happening in real life. 

A call to deal with systemic and institutional racism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBtGgsmtKLM&app=desktop

More and more people, especially those in the West, are becoming more aware and are talking openly about the issues of racism and white privilege. It is thus heartening to see the speaker acknowledging the issues and challenging people, especially those of his own race, to see through the myths and recognize that historically, many white people have been mistreating the native Americans and the black community, stealing from them their territories and their labour, sweat and tears. Indeed, this reality is opposite of what people have been told by the media that has been dominated by privileged people, and it is good and courageous of him to debunk the myths and to encourage his fellow whites to deal with the issues of racism and white privilege that their ancestors have started, in order to bring about greater healing and equality among humanity.

A Story About Race - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Neil talks about a time in college where a wrestling teammate made him uneasy about whether he was doing the right thing culturally by becoming an astrophysicist.

Taken from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I5Fl1Qn-Do

It is good of Neil deGrasse Tyson to share openly about how he was discriminated by some people just because of his skin colour so that others who have been discriminated can relate to his experiences and take heart they are not alone. In actuality there is only one race - the human race, and skin colour has nothing to do with intelligence. As the saying goes, "racial superiority is only a pigment of imagination." It is unfortunate that some segments of society and media had perpetuated false stereotypes of "races", which only reflects on their own insecurity, ignorance and backward thinking. I am glad for Tyson to realise his dream of becoming an astrophysicist and I hope and believe his sharing in this video would help more people to realise that we are all one human race and have our own aspirations and skills and intelligence, regardless of our skin colour.

Every encounter is totally sacred and holy

"When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him, you will see yourself. As you treat him, you will treat yourself. As you think of him, you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself."

~ A Course in Miracles

Two hearts meant for each other