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Unlearning Racial Bias Takes Time, But It's Worth It

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Jill Richardson

Another white privilege is that you might believe my words more than you would if I weren't white. Yet a person of color actually knows firsthand what it's like to face racism. They're the experts, and they should be listened to.

Learning racial sensitivity and breaking down bias is possible. But it's not a one-day job. It takes time. And it's worth doing -- even if you don't work at a chain store that sells bad coffee.

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Jill Richardson is pursuing a PhD in sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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