Your Silence is a Luxury
What do you think of when you hear the word "privilege" being said? This episode explores what it really means to have privilege when we consider factors beyond race such as finances, education, and geography. This leads to a discussion regarding the privilege that has been granted to Afghan-Americans and how it could be used to support the Black Lives Matter movement. One of the most impactful ways of using our privilege is to have serious discussions with our family members about the importance of this movement. Although these conversations can be frustrating, they are essential to help end long-existing racial biases against black people. The black struggle is our struggle because our people have endured similar oppression in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and other countries. Thus, we can easily identify an injustice and should support any cause that strives for justice and equality. The first step of fighting injustice is to recognize our privilege as Afghans living in the west and then using it for a greater cause.