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Scenario

How to interrupt racist behavior without escalating danger

My neighbor keeps calling the police on my Black friends when they visit and I want to say something but I am worried about making things worse for everyone involved.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing racism creates moral urgency complicated by the reality that intervention can sometimes increase rather than decrease harm.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Responsibilities — the other side of rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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