By Austa Somvichian-Clausen — 2020
Here’s what racial trauma is, and why it’s more common than you would expect.
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Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.
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Ruth King-"Something alarming happens when we think or hear the word ‘racism’. Something deep within us is awakened into fear...This activation happens to all of us.” "So, having the intention that you are going to be in this dialog means you’re not going to turn away from it...
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