Hot take: I'm black and consider myself liberal, and...

I support BLM. BUT. I don't like how the "leaders" of the incorporated organisation are taking advantage of the public's goodwill to end institutional racism and using it to promote other things which are not relevant to the cause. Like supporting oppressive communist governments (I just found out what "BLM" said about Cuba). It's honestly frustrating because some older people who only get their news from cable networks, and bad faith Republicans will think that's what BLM is about, when it's really a movement to end institutional racism in America.

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Markymark · 46-50

There is no organization that can make people not be racist. Racism is learned from parents or formed by interactions with people from a different race. (Just my opinion) Honestly it’s a challenge for me as a white male to to not allow myself to feel bias when I’m treated like a white devil in predominantly black neighborhoods. I carry a pistol at work because of I realize white men are targeted in black areas. Black people have obviously faced racism but it’s honestly just as bad now from both sides. You condition people how they treat you based on how you treat them. That’s the best approach n my opinion. I fully realize such an honest response is going to be met with anger but it’s the honest truth. Anyone who doesn’t want honest dialogue doesn’t want real change.