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we all need to fight

There is a conversation to be had here … regardless of which album was “best.”

Adele did something from which we can all take a cue. She pointed out what she felt was racial injustice (the subtle kind that goes unseen and perpetuates the problem) in a classy and effective way.

Take notice, and take action – small changes will work to erode the racial divide that still exists. The simplest acts can make this change …

Example, a while back I messaged J.Crew asking them why I didn’t see a person of color until page 57 of their catalogue. I think I actually said something to the effect of, “what’s up with all the skinny white girls?”

They wrote back and thanked me – I’m probably not the only one who asked – because the most recent catalogue I received in the mail featured many races, starting with the cover onward.

It is – and has become – the responsibility of white people to call it out and speak for those who have been historically oppressed. If someone from an oppressed culture has said something in the past it has been way too easy for white people to pass it off as the ‘race card’ rather than actually facing the discomfort of the reality and challenging their own privilege.

Not personally being racist is not enough right now, and hasn’t been for a long time. Adele had the luxury of speaking from a place of privilege and in a widely publicized setting – I’m glad she chose to do so. Her calling this out will hopefully raise awareness and motivate others to do the same in their daily lives.

It’s important to notice these things, but even more important to do something. A reaction to this needs to come from all races, not just the offended/oppressed group — we all need to fight for each other.

We are all in this together.

—danger holly