I had a really great time at the book club meeting last night organized by @YusraIftikhar (highly recommend that you all join btw) where we discussed the book Black Man in a White Coat but Dr. Damon Tweedy.
Since then I have been reflecting on where I am currently in my allyship. Specifically, if I am putting the burden on others to educate me. I truly hope that I am not and have tried to educate myself through all of the many resources that are available.
But, I know that I can sometimes say things that don’t seem like I am taking on that responsibility. My go to phrase is “please tell me if I say something wrong”. This comes from personal anxieties of feeling that I always say the wrong thing.
But, after reading this book and listening to the discussions, I can definitely see how that puts the burden on others. Which is very unfair. I am going to do my best to continue to learn and grow in my understandings of the experiences of BIPOC.
I want to always be growing in my allyship and I really appreciate these opportunities to grow and change. Thank you so much to everyone for sharing their experiences!
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