Racial fear is the irrational fear that Black, Indigenous, and people of color are dangerous. It often shows up as unpredictable and harmful reactions directed at communities of color. Racial fear actually endangers Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
When the white woman on the sidewalk clutched her purse as I walked passed, I knew she was exhibiting racial fear.
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1) Fear - Noun: A state of terror!
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1) Fear - Noun: A state of terror!
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Get the Fear..street9 mug.A type of anxiety or apprehension felt towards a situation or decision because it is commonly perceived as difficult, overwhelming, or universally feared, rather than based on personal experience. It’s the fear of facing something simply because it has been widely described as daunting, often amplified by societal expectations or common narratives.
I really want to move away for university, but the textbook fear of being on my own keeps holding me back.
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