Journal Prompts (8/21/2026)

Are you only comfortable having conversations with/around people who look like you?

1. Why?

2. How do you find this productive?

   1. Are you looking to be productive?

Do you view yourself as a victim during conversations about race?

1. Do you give pushback when being told that you have engaged in racist behavior or wording?

Do you (predominately) feel like an expert in an area when surrounded by melanated people?

Are you certain that you view Black people as PEOPLE?

1. Do you consider their feelings? Or merely your own?

2. Do you look for confirmation bias to avoid being held accountable for mistreatment of a Black person?

Do you hold respect for Black men and merely view Black women as free labor?

1. Why?

2. Are you certain?

Do you seek proximity to Black people?

1. Why?

2. Why not?

3. For what benefit to you?

What is your deconstruction plan?

What is the purpose of deconstructing?

Are you pretending to deconstruct because deconstruction spaces are more welcoming than other spaces?

Do you view Black proximity as a social club for you?