Charles Reynolds
Oakland, CA
From time to time my black family or friends of color will receive an odd “complement.” Apparently our fluid command of the English language is worthy of an at-a-boy. The, “wow, you’re articulate!” observations do not always smack of adulation but bigotry. Before you “compliment” in this way ask yourself a question. Am I applauding the oratorical prowess of this INDIVIDUAL, or am I shocked that this person of color can speak “properly” (there’s another can of worms).
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