White guilt has long been a term before white privilege but it is the feeling one has upon the realization that by a fluke of birth some things come easier. Lots easier. It is a frustrating emotion to deal with. Awareness is a first step. When I became a ware I lived in a totally white environment. Now I teach in a school that is majority African American and live in a community that has dealt with racism for many years. White guilt seems like a defensive emotion now. In other situations where I feel guilty of something I try to set things right and move on. How can I set things right with white guilt and privilege? Sometimes I think that putting race at the forefront of my mind is racists. Then I watch these videos and realize that people in minority groups have it at the forefront of their minds every day whether want to or not. More white privilege. Frustrating.
This morning I read that more people posted a black square in "in solidarity" than have signed petitions or supported causes. I started to look at the high percentage of white social media influencers and how there is privilege in that being a job/role in today's society. Never thought of that before. Also disgusted that white guilt is being used to increase popularity instead of increasing change.