Courtnay S.,
Arlington, VA.
Why are we so uncomfortable talking about racial privilege? Does anyone shy away from saying they are privileged because of their income, sex, language, or education? Western privilege exists. English-speaking privilege exists. On that same token, white privilege exists. It is okay to have money, to be male, to be American, or to have a bachelor’s degree. On the same token, it is okay to be white. But it is not okay to ignore the implications of racial privilege simply because it makes some people feel guilty or angry. So let’s do it. Let’s start trying to fix the disparities in the country (and across the globe). Let’s get uncomfortable together.
