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These two friends don’t know each other, but they each have been an important part of my life – but are not my only close friends.
I believe racism is abhorrent and cannot conceive of any justification for it. I am struggling with how I could possibly stay friends with them and not feel like a hypocrite.Does a true friend consider racism a character flaw and accept them as they are, or have I outgrown these relationships?But what you’re talking about doesn’t fall under the “character flaw” category.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has published a guide about how to incorporate antiracist ideals into your own life. They suggest:Offer an alternative perspective: “Have you ever considered ____.”Find common ground: “We don’t agree on _____ but we can agree on _____.”Set boundaries: “Please do not say _____ again to me or around me.”
She has been begging us to let her go on a sleepover at her friend’s house. The friend is a really nice girl and her parents seem great, although we don’t know them intimately. The girls have had successful playdates.
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