There is a pattern. A Survivor of abuse speaks up, and the world responds: “Why now?” “You’re just being divisive.” “Talking about it only makes things worse.” “You’re dwelling on the past—move on.” A Black person speaks about racism, and the script is exactly the same: “Why bring up race? That’s what causes division.” “Talking … Continue reading When They Say Speaking About Racism is the Problem: The Same Old Victim-Blaming Playbook