Experiencing the effects of racism in one’s everyday life exerts a substantial and cumulative toll on one’s social, mental, and emotional well-being. However, a less frequently explored aspect is the adverse psychological impact of the constant need to elucidate the concept of racism or justify why a certain behaviour or statement is racist.
This requirement arises from various sources, including well-intentioned inquiries from friends, the ignorance of employers or colleagues, and the often confrontational demands for evidence when attempting to illustrate an instance of injustice. People of colour frequently find themselves serving as impromptu references on matters of racism, despite the wealth of information readily available on platforms like Google.
In recent times, there has been a crucial and intricate online dialogue about the drawbacks of engaging in discussions about racism on television and radio segments. Consequently, an increasing number of journalists and commentators of colour are declining invitations to participate in live on-air discussions about the latest racially charged controversies.
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