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Recommended by Ricochet Members Created with Sketch. A Fellow Citizen; Not an Ally

 

One of the noxious, new phrases we’ve had the pleasure of learning in the past several years is “white ally.” If you’re a white person that somehow manages not to be a racist, then congratulations – you’re a white ally.

Well, being a white dude, I don’t accept the demotion. Americans of all colors are fellow citizens. I don’t accept being demoted to the arms-length position of “ally.” Citizenship status aside, if you want me to be your ally in opposing racism, then I won’t be demoted there, either. I may not be an activist, but I’m no outsider to the notion of racial equality. I’m not some hapless white boy who suddenly “got woke” and realized there is racism in the world. I’ve been for racial equality all along. I take no credit for it. My parents raised me that way, and I’ve read the Bible.