David Wellman defines racism as a "system of advantage based on race" and Judith Katz states that prejudice is a "preconceived judgment or opinion, often based on limited information"

Here in the US, the system of advantage continues to operate to benefit whites as a group. Essentially it's why racism was created in the first place - to benefit white people.

It's more than challenging to grow up as a POC in a world of whiteness.

One begins to wonder - do I belong here? Why am I different? 

Today we discuss the 5 stages of racial identity development, subordinate and dominant groups, and the importance of dismantling our own internalized racism and oppression, but especially POC.