An Old White Guy Explains "Black Lives Matter" to White People Who Don't Get It
Storytime with GamerDude by Storytime with GamerDude
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Instead of the usual stories this week, GamerDude talks about the Black Lives Matter movement. As an old, white guy, he recognizes that the movement isn't about him, but also knows that he has a voice that he can use to support the movement, and perhaps explain it to those who might not understand it. He explains how Black Lives Matter actually means Black Lives Matter Too, because in the current climate, too many people - including the police and the criminal justice system - place less value (or no value) on black lives. In old, white guy language, GamerDude explains that the point of Black Lives Matter is to draw attention to this fact, and to demand change in a system that is being implemented and enforced in a racist way. He borrows some analogies to try to explain that, just as it's true that All Houses Matter, but when your house is on fire, ...
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