Are You Sure It Was Racism?

When a black person tells you that they have experienced racism, believe them

Photo by Mike Palmowski on Unsplash

You’re going out for dinner with a friend. On the bus ride into town, you manage to secure a seat next to an elderly white lady. She is fixating on you and seems uncomfortable. You shrug it off, why make a big deal, you’ll probably never see her again anyway.

You focus on your phone and continue reading your messages. …