Beverly Daniel Tatum Quotes
- The task of resisting our own oppression does not relieve us of the responsibility of acknowledging our complicity in the oppression of others.
- To say that it is not our fault does not relieve us of responsibility. However, we may not have polluted the air, but we need…
- The social pressure from friend and acquaintance to collude, to not notice racism, can be quite powerful.
- Many white people experience themselves as powerless, even in the face of privilege. But the fact is that we all have a sphere of influence,…
- White people who are doing this work need to make their stories known to serve as guides for others.
- In order to prevent chronic discomfort, Whites may learn not to notice.
- To work effectively as an agent of change in a pluralistic society, it is necessary to be able to connect with people different from oneself.