Understanding My White Privilege

Understanding My White Privilege

I have a confession to make. I am a 33-year-old, white, straight man and only in the last year have I started to understand my white privilege. I am embarrassed to share that it has taken me this long. I have been naïve. I have been the person who said, “I don’t see color.” I have been the person who would say, “I grew up with mostly friends who were of color.” And sadly, I have even uttered the words, “All Lives Matter.”

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Sharing your gift with others

Sharing your gift with others

The greatest thing I have realized through the planning of the Austin Young Chamber’s first Leadership Development Day is the power sharing our gifts. So many great speakers shared their gifts with us throughout the day. The staff executed every little detail with ease. We are so lucky to witness their gifts everyday. I walked away realizing one of my best gifts is the ability to put things like Leadership Development Day together. I am so glad that I shared this gift to serve the Austin Young Chamber and look forward to next opportunity to share this gift in service to others.

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