...more questions than answers...

Thank you Carmen Sandiego...where do you find these things?!!!



This video provided valuable insight towards self discovery: I had an interesting conversation with a friend after we read the article about the girl in government who got fired for her overly racist statements on Facebook. I am definitely weary of what I say and couldn't help but think: Have I said anything here that may negatively impact my life whether its now or in the future?? Although my words here aren't meant to be offensive, I must protect myself. It saddens me that I have to maintain anonymity on here for several reasons such as unforeseen professional consequences. You just never know. I hope for the best.

Any who, the questions: 'are people of color being too sensitive or not sensitive enough about race and racism (funny how oppression never comes up)' were also part of our conversation . There was a time when I was in grad school que yo estaba insoportable con "its because I'm black" this, and "that was so racist I refuse to watch the show" that. Just hard to explain to people that benefit from the deeply rooted systemic racism and oppression that exist in our society why my realities and observations to them are sometimes interpreted as overly sensitive without pointing the finger. Its also difficult to determine when I'm being apathetic to an obviously racist and oppressive act. The balance is what I'm trying to find. Seems like a Life Long task. Vamos a vei!

-Siganme a lo Bueno!- El Chapulin Colorado (my main mannn)