This is the first time that I am reblogging a post but this post presents so eloquently our need to move to breaking down the racial barrier by stepping out of our comfort zone and getting to know, listening to – without our preconceived ideas in place – to people, someone that does not look like us.
I am a white american male. I’m married to a beautiful blond-haired green-eyed woman and have two amazing blond-haired blue-eyed boys. I was a blond-haired blue-eyed child who grew up in suburban New Jersey in a solid family with a mother, a father, a brother and two dogs. I lived a life marked by opportunity and forgiveness; and while I may not have always had “much”, I have always had the benefit of the doubt. I was raised to treat everyone equally, regardless of race, or any other demographic for that matter. And while my town may have been predominantly white, I certainly didn’t grow up isolated from other races and cultures. But even with the upbringing and exposure I was blessed with, I’m probably still a racist. I don’t mean racist like a hate filled bigot who dehumanizes and devalues the lives of others based on skin color. I…
View original post 1,723 more words
How sad we live in a world where you have to declare that. I pray that somehow we can come together and work together and be one again.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really enjoyed his post. His experience also highlights why we really need to work on this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I did too. I am glad more people are looking for healing
LikeLiked by 1 person