Trying to do anti-racism work while remaining comfortable, to actively avoid confronting feelings, is just not possible.
There is much more to doing good work than ‘making a difference’. There is the principle of first do no harm. There is the idea that those who are being helped ought to be consulted over the matters that concern them.
There is a fine line between helping and being performative, but nevertheless there is a line.
Don’t underestimate the power of one-dimensional storytelling and representation and how it can inform your worldview.