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I'm so glad you shared this and I'm so, so, so glad that you're doing okay. I'm sure it's strange to read it - but I was worried about you. I'm sure a lot of us nameless, faceless people out here were.I cried reading this. I've been there. I'll probably be there again. Thank you for being brave enough to share more of your journey with us.

And in these dangerous and unsure times, in the midst of it all, I think the thing that we have to hold on to is other people. And I know that is a small thing made up of small moments, but I think it is one tiny, tiny sliver of light in all the darkness. 

t can feel like you are writing in this personal, intimate diary that's completely private, yet at the same time you want everyone in the world to read it. And I think part of that, the joy of that is that we get to experience things from perspectives from people who are completely different from ourselves, and sometimes that's a nice thing. 

Given the immense harm inflicted on individuals and groups of color via prejudice and discrimination, it becomes imperative for our nation to begin the process of disarming, disrupting, and dismantling the constant onslaught of micro- and macroaggressions.

n the United States, the omnipresence of racial bias and bigotry has led many to question the reasons for their persistence in light of widespread public condemnation. Social scientists have proposed a number of reasons for people’s failure to act: (a) the invisibility of modern forms of bias, (b) trivializing an incident as innocuous, (c) diffusion of responsibility, (d) fear of repercussions or retaliation, and (e) the paralysis of not knowing what to do (Goodman, 2011; Kawakami, Dunn, Karmali, & Dovidio, 2009; Latané & Darley, 1968; Scully & Rowe, 2009; Shelton, Richeson, Salvtore, & Hill, 2006; Sue, 2003).

I have received numerous texts and emails from white friends recently — checking in, asking whether I’m okay. I appreciate the concern, and I want everyone to know I’m fine. Well, I’m as fine as I’ve been since 1982. That’s when, after my family moved to a new neighborhood in Chicago, a group of white kids tried to blow up our car by sticking a rag in the gas tank and lighting it on fire.

I have received numerous texts and emails from white friends recently — checking in, asking whether I’m okay.

Of course, white people, like everyone else, face genuine hardships, but these hardships do not negate white privilege. Consider the difference in responses to the suffering of black people during the crack cocaine epidemic and that of rural whites during the opioid epidemic. O

This will not be easy. The price of justice — the loss of privilege — will be a painful shock.

As Frederick Douglass said, without struggle, there is no progress. Let’s struggle together for our collective soul.

Meanwhile, I hope college students will go forth, outside the campus bubble, and help people. The relationships they form will generate orders of magnitude more wisdom and understanding about people unlike themselves than any social-justice dogma.

The high school volunteers mentioned above and the special-needs community with whom they allied are both better off for the fact that service to others through outward action was emphasized, rather than inward reflection on privilege.

This is this really kind of a generational upheaval. We can either make some serious structural changes, redistribute power and wealth in a way that we haven't been willing to consider in the past.

I think at the time of the Rodney King beating it was easier to view it as an isolated incident or as a few bad apples. But now, over time, we see a persistent and pervasive pattern. Over years and years.

I think a lot of people, when they saw that video of George Floyd, who weren't in the black community, felt agony.

The protests and marches today you see are multiethnic, multicultural, even multigenerational. And the allyship is something that is more pronounced now than it perhaps once was.

It is not as though they are hiding their identities.

This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea

And it will be a multipart process.

Sheree Atcheson

Your methods of checking have to be really quick. They have to be habitual, automatic. They can’t be cognitively expensive.

A list of Black Lives Matter protests in Berkeley We are keeping track of George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests happening in Berkeley. 45 FacebookTwitteremailPrint By Frances DinkelspielJune 5, 2020, 4:50 p.m.June 16, 3:13 p.m. Berkeley Black Lives Matter protests22 photos We are keeping track of George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests happening in Berkeley. (See our coverage of the large protests that took place over the weekend of June 6-7.) If you know of other marches, rallies or vigils not on this list, let us know by emailing editors@berkeleyside.com. Every Friday in June 5 p.m. Silent, socially distanced Black Lives Matter vigils. Protesters are asked to wear masks and socially distance at least 6 feet. This vigil will happen every Friday in June on the Crescent Lawn at UC Berkeley’s west campus facing Oxford Street at the intersection of University Avenue. Tuesday, June 23 3 p.m. Pay Your Dues. Berkeley High students and UC Berkeley Black Students Union are organizing protest to interrogate Berkeley’s legacy of racism, and reinvest in the Black community. They will meet at Ashby BART station and march to Codornices Park at the Berkeley Rose Garden to “wake up the white, rich hills of North Berkeley.” Protesters are asked to wear a mask. Wednesday, June 17 4 – 5 p.m. ‘Honk and wave’ protest on Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street. Masks and signs are strongly encouraged, and protesters can participate from their car or by standing on the street corner with “Black Lives Matter” and “End White Silence” signs.

Thousands take to the streets of Berkeley in peaceful demonstrations against police killings of Black Americans There were at least five separate rallies Saturday in Berkeley, coming in the wake of a few last week. More are slated to happen over the next few days. 34 FacebookTwitteremailPrint By Frances Dinkelspiel and Tracey TaylorJune 6, 2020, 10:03 p.m.June 9, 10:27 p.m.

Anti-Racist Resources from Greater Good In response to the killing of unarmed black people by police, we gathered Greater Good pieces that explore our potential to reduce prejudice in society and in ourselves. By Greater Good | June 3, 2020 Print Bookmark Our mission at the Greater Good Science Center is to elevate the human potential for compassion. But that does not mean we deny or dismiss the human potential for violence, particularly toward marginalized or dehumanized groups. A demonstration outside the Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct building following the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark on November 15, 2015. © Tony Webster, Black Lives Matter Minneapolis For centuries, African Americans and other communities of color have been subject to this physical and structural violence, denied their humanity and often their basic right to exist. That’s why we are gathering Greater Good pieces that explore our potential to reduce bias and contribute to racial justice. The science we cover reveals the considerable psychological and structural challenges we are up against. But it also gives hope that another world is possible. You can read our latest coverage on racism, diversity, and bridging differences—or start with the key articles below. We’ll continue to update this page with resources for individuals, parents, and educators. Click to jump to a section: Advertisement X Meet the Greater Good Toolkit From the GGSC to your bookshelf: 30 science-backed tools for well-being. –The psychological roots of racism –How to overcome bias in yourself –Confronting racism –Reducing bias in criminal justice –Building bridges –Resources for parents –Resources for educators –More anti-racism resources The psychological roots of racism Understanding Our New Racial Reality Starts with the Unconscious: Egalitarian goals can be undermined by deeply rooted implicit biases, says john a. powell. To address racial discrimination, we need to look inward. Look Twice: Susan T. Fiske has some bad news: Prejudice might be hardwired in our brains. But the good news is that we can still learn to override our prejudices and embrace difference. Racism Is Not a Mental Illness: Many people argue that racism must be a form of mental illness. What does the science suggest? The Psychology of Taking a Knee: The backlash against protests by Colin Kaepernick and other athletes raises scientific questions about body language, power, and group dynamics. Can Threats to Humanity Make Us More Prejudiced?: Research suggests that prejudice increases in the face of threats like climate change, recessions, and epidemics. How the Pandemic Divides Us: Physical distance protects us from COVID-19, but it also gives rise to some of the ugliest human tendencies. What’s Driving Political Violence in America?: Hate crimes are rising, and so is support for political violence. New research explores why—and what we can do to stop it. How to overcome bias in yourselfHow to Stop the Racist in You: The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check. The Egalitarian Brain: Research on the neuroscience of prejudice is revealing how the brain can overcome our fears and racial biases, reports David Amodio. How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work: Rhonda Magee explains how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work. How Mindfulness Can Defeat Racial Bias: There might be a solution to implicit racial bias, argues Rhonda Magee: cultivating moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. How to Avoid Picking Up Prejudice from the Media: News, entertainment, and social media shape how we behave toward different groups of people. How can we limit negative influences? How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals: We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other. Shared Identity How to encourage generosity by finding commonalities between people. Try It Now Confronting racism Why Telling Our Own Story Is So Powerful for Black Americans: Andrea Collier reflects on the role of storytelling in black American history—and in her own life. How Can We Stop Prejudice in a Pandemic?: Recent studies reveal how knowledge helps defeats prejudice in the face of a health crisis. Can the Science of Purpose Help Explain White Supremacy?: A sense of purpose makes us physically and psychologically stronger. But what if your purpose is hateful and destructive? Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate: Hate crimes and hateful language are on the rise. What are you going to do about it? From Othering to Belonging: In a Science of Happiness podcast, we explore racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of connection and concern. How to Sustain Your Activism: These three principles can help activists avoid burnout and continue working toward a better world. Reducing bias in criminal justiceCan We Reduce Bias in Criminal Justice?: Research explores how unconscious racial biases affect the criminal justice system, and how to mitigate those effects. How to Reduce Racial Profiling: Evidence says that implicit racial bias influences police in deciding which cars to stop. But there’s a better way, argues Jack Glaser. Three Ways to Reduce Implicit Bias in Policing: Can we correct for unconscious prejudice in law enforcement? Former police officer Tracie Keesee says yes. Can Police Departments Reduce Implicit Bias?: Oakland’s assistant police chief says that law enforcement must work hard to reduce implicit bias and create a new path for police-community relations. But the problem is not intractable. How Challenging Stereotypes Can Save Black Lives : When police stereotype African Americans, the results can be deadly. But new studies suggest ways to help all of us see each other as complex human beings. Bridging Differences Playbook Learn research-based strategies to promote positive dialogue and understanding Read It Now Building bridgesWhat Makes a Good Interaction Between Divided Groups?: Intergroup contact can help bridge divides, under certain conditions. What Happens When You Tell Your Story and I Tell Mine?: Sometimes, empathy isn’t enough. New research reveals how taking and giving perspectives can help us to bridge our differences. Five Ways to Have Better Conversations Across Difference: It’s not easy, but we can find common ground in difficult conversations. Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides: In a Science of Happiness podcast, comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family. What Will It Take to Bridge Our Differences?: Here are some core insights from the GGSC’s virtual summit on dialogue and understanding across our differences. Resources for parents How Adults Can Support the Mental Health of Black Children: Psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson explains how families can communicate about race and cope with racial stress and trauma. Rubbing Off: Allison Briscoe-Smith explains how kids learn about race—and how their parents can help them make sense of difference. How to Talk with Your Kids about Donald Trump: Trump is creating fear and confusion in children, especially kids of color. Here are three suggestions for talking with kids about race and racism in the media. How to Read Racist Books to Your Kids: Should parents ignore or excise racist imagery in children’s books? Jeremy Adam Smith offers another way, guided by research. How Adults Communicate Bias to Children: A new study suggests preschoolers can “catch” prejudice from grown-ups through nonverbal behavior—and it hints at solutions. Five Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children: How do we combat racial prejudice? New research reveals how parents influence the formation of bias in children. How to Raise Kids Who Are More Tolerant Than You: How can we avoid feeding hate and distrust in our children? Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma, and Race in a World of Nonstop News, from Common Sense: A conversation with Drs. Allison Briscoe-Smith, Jacqueline Dougé, and Nathan Chomilo. Resources for educators Resources to Support Anti-Racist Learning: Read a message from the Greater Good Education team along with articles, books, practices for teachers and students, organizations to follow, and other resources to support anti-racist educators. More anti-racism resources Our Mental Health Minute: A video series created by psychologists Riana Anderson and Shawn Jones to provide mental health resources for the black community. Campaign Zero: Research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, provide technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns, and support the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide. The Association of Black Psychologists: An organization seeking the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit. NAACP Coronavirus Resources: A wide-ranging list of pandemic resources for the black community from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Black Lives Matter: A global organization that campaigns against violence and systemic racism toward black people. Othering & Belonging Institute: Brings together researchers, organizers, stakeholders, communicators, and policymakers to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society in order to create transformative change. The Equal Justice Initiative: Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: Fund established to assist the children and other family members of George Floyd as they seek justice. Official Justice for Breonna Taylor Memorial Fund: Fund established to support the friends and family members of Breonna Taylor as they seek justice for her murder. Anti-racism resources for white people: A compilation of books, podcasts, articles, and other media to help white people, particularly parents, better understand racism, their own role in it, and what they can do to help dismantle it Get the science of a meaningful education delivered to your inbox. Submit About the Author Greater Good Greater Good magazine turns scientific research into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society. 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