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The Scariest Thing I Almost Didn't Do
Insights and Activism Jill Wener Insights and Activism Jill Wener

The Scariest Thing I Almost Didn't Do

Do you feel overwhelmed by increasing levels of racial tension and anti-immigrant sentiment in our country?

Do you feel discouraged by a sense that our country is more divided than united?

Are you frustrated because you want to do something about it, but don’t know where to start?

That’s how I felt back in 2016, and that feeling, plus my friend’s comment about my privileged blog post, got me started on a journey of self-exploration and accountability for my role in our racist society. I signed up for a retreat for white people to learn about anti-racism. I initially was excited, but as the retreat approached, I got scared. I didn’t want to go.

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