Mekka  ðŸ’‰ðŸ’‰ðŸ’‰ðŸŽ‰Nov 13, 2022

1. Most Black folk in the US experience frequent racism, and have to navigate racist systems daily. It's an important part of our lives.

2. Many white folk are very uncomfortable even hearing about racism.

3. People often talk about the most important things in their lives, with their friends.

4. Most white folk in the US (~75%), have no Black friends. Zero. None.

https://www.prri.org/research/poll-race-religion-politics-americans-social-networks/

Race, Religion, and Political Affiliation of Americans' Core Social Networks - PRRI

Ninety-one percent of white Americans' core social networks are also white, while five percent are identified as some other race, finds a PRRI poll.

PRRI
Show threadJim Parkin
@mekkaokereke A black former colleague said that he and a white colleague were on a business trip to the US (can't remember the state) and they got some very odd looks in the bar when they went for a beer together after work, which we found surprising and depressing. I can't think that would be in any city centre in the UK, or indeed most towns that I can think of.
Nov 14, 2022 at 12:01pmWeb