The call to kindness must then involve a reflection on what solidarity with the Muslim (as well as Māori and non-white migrant) communities looks like, sounds like and feels like. It is about understanding histories of oppression, recognising and dismantling defensiveness, accepting teachable moments despite the discomfort, being open to correction and changing your own attitudes and behaviours. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF The call to kindness must involve a reflection on what solidarity with the Muslim (as well as Māori and non-white migrant) communities looks like, sounds like and feels like. How we enact solidarity with kindness moving forward is where Aotearoa can truly set itself apart from the rest of the world. Kindness that privileges the feelings, expectations and needs of Pākeha over those of Muslims (and non-white migrant communities) will not absolve the past.

Source: Stuff April 06, 2019 16:52 UTC