Diary Of  A Black Woman In A White World

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

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10 Phrases A White Person Should Never Say To A Black Person

10 Phrases A White Person Should Never Say To A Black Person

And why it’s plain wrong to say such things

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Zuri Stevens
Jan 17, 2024
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I’m always surprised at how many times white people are capable of saying the most racist, hurtful, inappropriate, and at times awkward things to Black people.

Below, I have created a list of phrases that they have said to me and some of my Black family and friends. Let me be clear, these sentences should never — und…

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