What Should I Do?

"White people want to start with strategy. White people want the answer, but it has to emerge."

– Resmaa Menakem

What should I do?

You should get intimate with other White people.

But what should I do?

You should develop your awareness.

But what should I do?

You should self-reflect on how you perpetuate racism.

But what should I do?

You should evolve your consciousness.

But what should I do?

You should unlearn what you've been taught – or not taught – about what racism actually is, how it manifests, and how it negatively impacts people of all races.

But what should I do?

You should examine who you were, who you are, who you're becoming, why you care, what you need to learn, and what's your role in the struggle.

But what should I do?

You should challenge your White family members, friends, colleagues, and community members and stay present in uncomfortable conversations.

But what should I do?

You should create a new normal for yourself – intentionally surround yourself with non-White perspectives, books, news, and media.

But what should I do?

You should stop asking what you should do, and start asking who you should be.

But I know who I am.

You should dismantle who you think you are, and become who really are.

But that might take a long time.

Exactly.