I get that. But history is important, and it’s important to gain an accurate portrayal of history. I mean. Even on an individual level, family history is important. If we forget or neglect to consider the history behind marginalization, then it allows us to forego changing systems or increase social mobility because we have no empathy for the struggle.

I appreciate you saying that you are for processes to eliminate those gaps though.

Ok but how do you expect people to “start a super productive business, buy some land and beat the colonizers” when the colonizers have set up systems to oppress marginalized groups of people, and intentionally under resource communities of color? You seem to ignore the fact that buying land or launching a business requires capital and if you don’t have that it’s extremely difficult.

Being able to grow “somewhat cold” on these stories is a stance of privilege because you’re not affected daily by the injustice.