Oh good, I was going to bring up that one if you didn’t, Toni!

…ones” was racial stereotyping. It supports the idea of tokenism. Distinguishing me as “a good one,” “an articulate one,” or “a smart one” implies that my worth is exceptional compared to the value of other Black people. …
I Am One of   The Good Ones
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Toni Crowe
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Oh good, I was going to bring up that one if you didn’t, Toni! For some reason that phrase is like nails on a chalkboard to me—not sure why.
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Written by Jack Herlocker
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Husband & retiree. Author. Former IT geek/developer. I fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches. Occasionally do weird & goofy things.
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