I gave my position on white privilege and asked
@grok if it agreed with my position:
"As far as white privilege, here is the foundation of my position
I talked to black players on our team, and some of their families. I asked them to tell me what their experiences were, that as a white person, I may not be aware of or understand
Here are some that imo are a reflection of what white privilege is and why we as white people can be more aware and supportive
1. They go to a grocery store. Or a retail chain. They quickly notice that security is tracking them aisle to aisle
2. As parents, when their male sons turn 16, and start driving, they have to explain to him steps to take when they are stopped by the police.
Not things like we might tell our kids, to do what they say, verbatim.
Rather , to make sure you find a lit area to pull over to.
If you have someone else in the car with a phone, have them record the entire thing.
You ever know anyone have what they called "the conversation " with their kids ?
3. Our guys are obviously taller and stronger looking. When they run in a neighborhood without Mavs gear , they get neighbors looking at them and have had the cops called. They don't expect them to be able to afford to live in their neighborhoodWhen they wear Mavs gear, they get waves and smiles. They assume they are players or coaches
White privilege is not having to deal with these things.
@Grok's response:
Yes, I agree with your interpretation. The experiences shared by the black players on your team highlight the concept of white privilege, which refers to the societal advantages that benefit white people over non-white individuals. The examples provided demonstrate how race can influence the way people are perceived and treated, leading to different expectations and biases. This creates a disparity in experiences, where white individuals may not face the same challenges or negative assumptions based on their race.
