This Is Us

Yes, Black People Can Be Racist

None of us are immune

Kristine Hadeed
Published in
5 min readJul 6, 2020

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Illustration of a Black person rolling white paint onto an otherwise solid-pink floor, and casting a long, dark shadow.
Credit: Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision/Getty Images

I am racist

Even though I am Black.
Even though I have Black friends.
Even though I have experienced racism.
Even though I protest against racism.
Even though I support Black-owned businesses.
Even though I say #BlackLivesMatter.

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Kristine Hadeed
Human Parts

Critical thinker and community organizer advocating for the liberation and dignity of all people.