I just read a blog article from a white woman aimed at other white people. It was fascinating how many times she told white people to just stay home and not go to protests because it is none of our business.
Centering black stories, yes. Telling news reporters not to ask for white opinions at said protests, yes. Not acting like you as a white person are an equivalent target as black people, yes.
Just stay home?
Hm. Well, there’s one way to make it seem like white people don’t care about black issues.
Agreed. Minority groups need support from allies in majority groups. This is totally our business. In contrast, I read this article today from a white woman who is the mother of 2 black sons: http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/01/why-i-protest-police-brutality.html
I’m not saying I have a handle on the right way to be present and supportive, but I think, “Just ignore them and leave them to handle their own problems” is wrong. This lady seems to have an idea of what she’s doing and good for her.