"Observing without evaluating is the highest form of human intelligence."
– J. Krishnamurti
I've observed a lot of White men in senior leadership positions.
I've observed very few Black women in senior leadership positions.
I've observed a lot of White people speak fondly of the concept of meritocracy.
I've observed a lot of Black people leave companies after a very short time.
I've observed White people talk about how they trust the police.
I've observed that a disproportionate amount of prisoners are Black.
I've observed that White people find it difficult to talk about systemic racism.
I've observed Black people take on the burden of education about White supremacy.
I've observed White people hanging out mostly with other White people.
I've observed Black people being gaslit when they share their lived experiences.
I've observed White people avoid uncomfortable conversations.
I've observed Black people take on a lot of the emotional burden of being vulnerable.
I've observed a lot of unnecessary harm and trauma and violence and marginalization.
I've observed a lot of privilege and power and inequity and injustice.
I've observed a lot I wish I hadn't observed.
I've observed a lot I shouldn't have observed.
I've observed a lot that can't be unobserved.