Black Protesters Telling Cac Protesters Stop Turning Up So Much

[drewbreez]

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runni...arner_protests_some_whites_behaving_badly.php

"I think it's great people are showing solidarity," says Alexandra, who is black. "I think people are just passionate. But as a white person, you've got to recognize the space you're taking up. Just look and see who's the loudest one talking. White supremacy takes place even in our interactions. You know what I'm saying?"


The discussion about race at these antiracism protests isn't exclusive to New York. In Toronto, Canada, Ferguson solidarity protesters sent out a list of suggestions for white allies that read, in part, "Refrain from speaking to the media. Black voices are crucial to this" and "Remember that you are there in support of black folks, so [you] should never be at the center of anything."

Hughey, the University of Connecticut professor, says white people typically identify themselves as leaders and often feel compelled to take the reins of a movement when they become attached to it.

"It becomes very easy for white people to grab the bullhorns and step to the front," he says. "It can also do a lot of damage."

He adds that all activists should learn what kind of voices a movement needs before they get involved.

"Educate yourself about whatever movement you want to be part of, and ask how you can help," he advises. "Don't just join and start leading."

 

[TooLazyToMakeUp1]

 

[Sugarbush]

 

[rapbeats]

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runni...arner_protests_some_whites_behaving_badly.php

sure they have a point. but they are incorrect in telling white folks that are protesting with them to stay in the back and dont talk. actually they need to be in the front talking up a storm to the media. They dont need to talk about the black plight per se. but talk about their own white person pathology that they themselves knows exists within their families, friends, themselves. have that talk on a national level in the meda. let white reporters talk to white protesters about white pathology when it comes to racism and white supremacy. everyone already knows how a black person or a victim feels being victimized. water is wet the stove is hot. thats not news.

 

[Groanman]

I done told y'all that those are them Occupy Wallstreet cacs who were just waiting to reattach themselves to SOMETHING.....to ANYTHING.

 

[OatmealCreamPie]

Occupy Wall Street and the illegal immigration activists are going to hijack this movement that's really about Black people, Black men in particular.