No child is born a racist, unfortunately, young Harmony Jones learned the hard way when she invited her Caucasian friend to her birthday slumber party in Memphis, Tennessee.
While in school, Harmony received a letter from her friend written in different color markers why she could not attend her birthday party.
“Maby [SIC] I will not be able to come to your birthday sleepover, because my dad will not let me go because you are black.”
The letter continues with the girl continues in the letter,
“Not trying to be races [SIC], but my mom won’t let me go. Happy birthday!”
This of course upset little Harmony because she did not understand why her friend could not come to her party because of the color of her skin. Harmony’s father, Christopher Jones spoke on the issue and how to teach your children about racism.
“It angered me a little bit, it hurt me that my 10-year-old girl had to deal with this, and I myself never thought I would have to deal with this,” said Jones. “I guess us as parents [we] need to be more aware and conscious about what we teach our children.”
Ballah-moni Kollie (@Gottadream87)
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…and the truth is…We as black people do and say the very same racist things to white people. We are not victims. We are equal in our racism.