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Introduction: Cecilia and Brian
Brian I remember one of the first times we got together. You said everyone is a racist. Everyone has some deeply rooted feelings that we...
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A CHAT BETWEEN FRIENDS.. BLACK LIVES MATTER
Cecilia and Brian met over 20 years ago while working at IBM.
They sat down for a Zoom call to discuss race, racism, and white people in America.
The links below are edited from the transcript of their discussion.
They hope you enjoy, hope you open your mind and eyes, and remember to love one other.
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The Origins of Racism in America
Cecilia: Look up the word racist and tell me the definition. Hmm. . . I mean, let’s start with that. What is the definition of a racist?...
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Current State of Racism in America
Brian: Do you think attitudes toward race has improved in our lifetime? Cecilia: We all thought so. I guess my immediate response is,...
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Career and Racism
Brian: What did you encounter when you started your career with IBM in Columbus, GA? Cecilia: It's funny that you asked that question. ...
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Political climate and racism in 2020
Brian: My brother asked me to read Obama's speech from Dallas and I reviewed his speech from yesterday. It's all very thoughtful. I can...
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What can I, as a white person, do to help?
Brian: I don't want to compare racism to my issues being gay. I can walk around, and people won’t necessarily know. They won’t know...
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Wrap up and recommendations
Cecilia: Have you gone to the African American Museum in DC? I have, the last time I was in DC. That could be a starting place for...
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