This is a crazy busy week because i’m transitioning into a new position at the school where i work. And my two best friends are moving away, so i’m trying to spend as much time as i can with them. But i just got my first comment flame today (thanks ‘Billy Bob‘), so i wanted to celebrate. After reading a comment on reapproriate’s kkk hate post, i figured i might try to redirect the onslaught of questions that White folks have for people of color when they are really questions that should be asked of White folks (like “why are you so angry, so gosh darn angry?” or the more innocent “what can i do to fight racism?”). I guess i’m just saying i’m offering to be a bit of a sponge. Not that i have all the answers. I’m sure i’ll disappoint many. But i know that when i’m reading some of my favorite blogs i want to stay on track and talk about the topic at hand instead of continually getting off track and talking about the same old questions that White folks have.

But this seems like a rather daunting task. So here’s my brainstorm. PLEASE respond with any ideas, comments, constructive criticism, etc:

- create a ‘White Folks Click Here’ page full of links to resources about racism for White folks
- dedicate a post or page to a discussion about race for White folks (i feel like this has to be happening somewhere); could go a step further and create an online forum
- redirect comments on blog posts when i see them; encourage blog authors to do the same
- build a list of bloggers that are willing/able to have comments/questions redirected to them
- just say “fuck off” and move on