I've been tempted by righteous anger against racists. It's not much help in changing society | Sonia Sodha

Blaming individuals for structural discrimination will only make it worse“It’s a paralysing emotion… you can’t get anything done.” I’ve reflected on Toni Morrison’s take on anger a lot in recent weeks. There has been so much to be angry about: the brutal murder of George Floyd; the denials of a serious problem with the way the police treat black people here in the UK; the higher rates at which people of colour are dying of Covid-19. Like many others, I’ve keenly felt the exhaustion of having to explain why it’s upsetting to people who just don’t get it.Righteous anger has its place - it can be cathartic and healing - but it’s not enough to change the world. There is nothing fair about this: it is a double injustice that it is not enough for those who experience racism to share their anger about it; we not only have to explain, but to persuade and cajole. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/19/ive-been-tempted-by-righteous-anger-against-racists-its-not-much-help-in-changing-society #race #police #world_news #uk_news