Whiteness and Privilege Inside the Ivory Tower

Whiteness and Privilege Inside the Ivory Tower

It’s so unjust that because of my race,
Whiteness and privilege pollute my space,
A space in which I strive to promote equality and liberation,
To challenge oppression and domination,
But instead whiteness and privilege pollute my space,
I am violated, disrespected and lied to my face,
It threatens my sanity when whiteness and privilege deny my humanity,
Though a proud, strong woman I stand, this institutional space is toxic and sour,
Inside the ivory tower.
By Deborah Gabriel

One thought on “Whiteness and Privilege Inside the Ivory Tower

  • 27th October 2017 at 1:47 pm
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    Love this! Captured so much of what we experience on a daily basis. Thank you 🙂

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