Hulisani Ravele sparks debate with racism rant on Twitter

Hulisani Ravele got social media users all riled up on Sunday when she opened up about her views on racism in the workplace.

The multi-talented entertainer opened up the discussion by questioning why people are encouraged to endure racism in their offices for the sake of keeping a job.

Her monologue began with her writing: “This argument that our people must tolerate racism because “… but at least they have a job …” is deep. I wonder if the same people would advice a woman in an abusive relationship to stay because her abuser provides for her.”

This was the beginning of an entire thread in which she compared racism to abuse, and also highlighted some of the comments that usually contribute to employees feeling discriminated against.

The impassioned thread of tweets incited a big social media discussion which saw many of her followers agree with many of the difficult topics she was challenging.

One of her followers wrote: “Well said dear, we tired of taking crap because we have bills to pay. Racism must fall, our kids deserves better.”

This argument that our people must tolerate racism because “…but at least they have a job…” is deep. I wonder if the same people would advice a woman in an abusive relationship to stay because her abuser provides for her.

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) January 14, 2018

Like emotional abuse, just because racism doesn’t leave bruises and glaring physical marks (in some cases) does not mean it is not happening and it does not mean it is not painful and damaging and scarring.

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) January 14, 2018

Our people are scarred from within and for one to say “ag, but they didn’t mean it that way you know” or “but it can be a term of endearment, I call my kids that” is ignorance and superiority on full display. You’re not even TRYING to understand why this is wrong.

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) January 14, 2018

Something not being offensive to you doesn’t mean that another person being offended by that thing makes them over sensitive. It means they have memories & scars you will never understand because you don’t care to. All you care to do is tell them, constantly, to GET OVER IT.

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) January 14, 2018

Inde lindlela…☹️

— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) January 14, 2018

Do you agree with Hulisani Ravele’s comments on racism in the office? Is the solution to walk away from a job, or do we need to address racism in a more significant manner?

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