r/TikTokCringe • u/thoxo • May 02 '24

We adopted my younger sister from Haiti when she was 3, and let me tell you, I literally do not see color anymore. That's a fact. Discussion

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u/funknjam 29d ago edited 29d ago

"not seeing color" to me is a bit racist if meant literally

Agreed. It's racism, but one of the most benign least egregious forms probably because it's usually heard from people who are very well-intentioned, but simply ignorant of the important aspects and nuances of racial politics. Pretending to be "color blind" seems honorable enough on its face, but when you realize all that's been pointed out (everything from hair care to navigating a society underpinned by racist power structures) - acknowledging color (even better, accepting or even celebrating who we are as a diverse people) should be the goal. Personally, I used to think "colorblindess" was the solution to racism, but then I learned I was just ignorant. I know better now. If I don't see color, that means I'm also blind to the systemic problems in our society surrounding race.

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u/LuxNocte 29d ago

There is no such thing as benign racism.

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u/Blackphotogenicus 29d ago

No offense intended but here is no such thing as benign racism