Before I put myself out there and make myself vulnerable through publishing my personal thoughts and ideas, I will repeatedly share some content I’ve come across and found inspiring. Fun fact 1: My initial confrontation with and consideration of whiteness was brought about by People of Colour. The vast majority of works (academic research, blog articles, paintings, movies, etc.), I still refer to today, have been generated by People of Colour. Wonder why that is…

First lesson learned: Listen. If you don’t get what people are talking about, listen harder. Think about it. Then ask. If you don’t get an answer, a) your question was rude; b) your opposite finds the question stupid; c) your opposite doesn’t know the answer; d) there might not be an answer; e) there could be many reasons. Anyway, it would help you and the person(s) you are talking to, if you tried to find out the reason your question is left unanswered.

I, personally, have a lot of empathy for those, who ask a lot of questions. I have bothered many people with my questions about (my) whiteness, and I’ve learned a lot through that – although, not necessarily because of the answers I got. Sometimes, because of the answers I didn’t get. I think, no: I know I’ve hurt people with my questions. Discussing ‚race‘ and racism, no matter in which context, is usually a delicate – because: emotional – business. If things aren’t clear to you or just straight bs, do ask! But please: Consider if it is your space, your time to ask or say whatever it is that comes to your mind in that instant. You might learn something you. But reflect on, whether hurting someone else’s feelings is worth the growth of your brain. If it’s not your time and place and space to ask, make a note. And look it up on the internet.