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1. callme+(OP)[view] [source] 2020-06-16 23:31:19
>What white person has achieved this goal?

I know at least one person who has.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/oct/27/black-like-me-...

I know it's not possible for everyone to do what John Howard Griffin did, but reading that book and living that experience vicariously can be a start.

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2. GaryNu+41[view] [source] 2020-06-16 23:38:08
>>callme+(OP)
I don't think that's the best example. How does one separate: "They're treating me poorly because I'm a black person" and "They're treating me poorly because I'm a white guy trying to be a black person"
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3. klipt+O3[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-06-16 23:57:51
>>GaryNu+41
Rachel Dolezal?
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4. carapa+kc[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-06-17 00:56:40
>>GaryNu+41
I read this book. He fooled people both black and white.

FWIW, I think reading it would help some people understand.

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5. callme+Oi[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-06-17 01:50:38
>>GaryNu+41
You just made his point. "They're treating me poorly because I'm a black person" and "They're treating me poorly because I'm a white guy trying to be a black person" translate to "They're treating me poorly because of the color of my skin".
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