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30th January 2012

Video reblogged from The Bearlebrity with 4,818 notes

beardlyprowess:

vegtablez:

“You don’t come back in here until you’ve apologized to every person in this room, Because you just exercised a freedom that none of these people of color have. When these people of color get tired of racism, they can’t just walk out, because there’s no place in this country where they aren’t going to be exposed to racism. They can’t even stay in their own homes and not be exposed to racism if they turn on their television. But you, as a white female, when you get tired of being judged and treated unfairly on the basis of your eye color, you can walk out that door, and you know it won’t happen out there. You exercised a freedom they don’t have. If you’re going to be in here you’re going to apologize to every person of color in this room. And do it now.”

“I’m sorry there’s racism in this country—

“BULLSHIT! No, you’re not going to say ‘I’m sorry there’s racism.’ You’re going to apologize for what YOU just did.”

“I will not apologize because it’s not a matter of race always—”

“OUT.”

Jane Elliot is a champ.

OH MY GOD SO MANY FEELINGS.

Incredibly uncomfortable to watch. Incredibly transformative to watch.

Tagged: People of colorraceracismwhite privilegeJane ElliotAngry Eye

Source: vegtablez

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    this was definitely shot at my college.
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    I’ve never heard of this woman before and now I’m just sitting here with my mind blown.
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    This should be a mandatory class in all high schools.
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    i will always reblog this she’s so good at breaking shit down
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    This broke my heart! Well worth the 15 minutes.
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