justin_o_guy2 wrote on 07/19/15 at 10:27:13:So, if something was said, somehow you
Pick UP
that the intent for wearing the shirt was to try to offend, then you would get offended?
I'd probably just shake my head at his ignorance
BTW, the text, so far as i can remember was
I am a proud Black (Man / Woman)
and I will stand with my black brothers and sisters
now here memory fails, but I believe it was against injustice, inequality, etc
As Mn Spring said, put 'white' in there, and certain groups would be up in arms
Take color out, and I might wear the shirt
it's intended as a statement of solidarity, but the author, and those who wear it, are missing the nascent racism and exclusionary message
Much racism is unintentional, like the fella who told me 'I like you red, you ain't like most white folks'
Complimentary intent? yes
Racist?
Hmmm
has he actually MET most white folks?
no
yup, racist, but not intended to insult
I'm not a fragile flower, so i didn't take offense