thats ok, and thats exactly the point I'm making. Both countries have a horrific history, but its the difference in how its been dealt with. And no I'm not shocked and you don't have be so defensive.
And I did know about the Confederate flag use in Ireland, in fact a sporting venue in my country has now banned its use.
Again, no need to be defensive and go on the attack. Some of us"white folk" are Black allies and are educated about your history and while we can't begin to understand what its like on a personal level , we can walk beside you and educate and teach our white friends and family.
She absolutely had to say what she said and in the way that she said it. I did not interpret it as being defensive nor did I think she was attacking anyone. POC, especially female POC, have a history being called angry and aggressive by non POC when they attempt to express frustrations. When you are trying to express your frustration and you are being told those types of things, it really hurts. It’s like you are being marginalized and shushed.