Facebook Publication Date: 5/21/2021 7:05

There’s this pattern that happens when a white or non-Black person is asked to take responsibility for racist behavior: “This conversation is triggering. I will no longer engage.” “I wasn’t trying to be racist. I’m neurodivergent.” “I’m too sick to deal with this stress.” At times, mental illness, neurodivergence, and/or disability is used as an excuse for racist behavior. Other times it is used as an excuse for why one can’t take responsibility for their actions….

Neurodivergence, Disability, and Taking Accountability for Racial Harm

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