Thank you for your very thoughtful and insightful article on false accusations of racism. I have recently been falsely accused of "racial slurs", but the person making the accusations and the recipient (non-profit organization housing me) of the report are either unable or unwilling to tell me where my words went wrong. As hard as I tried to clarify what I'd said, both parties refused to give me a chance to share "my side" of the situation. There has been no Due Process or "innocent until..."
These allegations could greatly impact my housing and security, and as a 71 y/o disabled white woman, I am very worried. I'm not eating, sleeping is a challenge, and my blood pressure has spiked since the incident. Needless to say, I've shed many tears. I always try to be very clear in my communications, and I freely admit and make amends when I'm wrong. I'm trained in conflict resolution, but both parties need to come to the table. Any words of advice? Should I get an attorney?
I love your concept but I fear that there are too many people, and organizations who have profited mightily from this era of racial hoaxes and tension that so the lesson of victimhood may be inescapable for a generation.
Implications and Dangers of False Accusations of Racism
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Thank you for your very thoughtful and insightful article on false accusations of racism. I have recently been falsely accused of "racial slurs", but the person making the accusations and the recipient (non-profit organization housing me) of the report are either unable or unwilling to tell me where my words went wrong. As hard as I tried to clarify what I'd said, both parties refused to give me a chance to share "my side" of the situation. There has been no Due Process or "innocent until..."
These allegations could greatly impact my housing and security, and as a 71 y/o disabled white woman, I am very worried. I'm not eating, sleeping is a challenge, and my blood pressure has spiked since the incident. Needless to say, I've shed many tears. I always try to be very clear in my communications, and I freely admit and make amends when I'm wrong. I'm trained in conflict resolution, but both parties need to come to the table. Any words of advice? Should I get an attorney?
I love your concept but I fear that there are too many people, and organizations who have profited mightily from this era of racial hoaxes and tension that so the lesson of victimhood may be inescapable for a generation.
Fantastic article as usual Ada. There must be consequences for false allegations, to serve as a deterrent