One day, I& #39;m going to write a book about why "assuming good intentions" is a deeply rooted privileged stance to have.

It& #39;s a very triggering phrase for me and many of BIPOC friends.

It discredits how systems influence people& #39;s perception on WHO we consider "good" in society.

Every person who has told me to assume good intentions in my lifetime disproportionately identifies as a white man.

That& #39;s a problem.

You as a white man are always given the benefit of the doubt. You& #39;re always given the hero role. You& #39;re always given the Manager role.

Don& #39;t go around telling BIPOC to assume good intentions in a world where white people can& #39;t own their biases.

As a community, you can& #39;t agree on a simple phrase like "Black lives matter".

I will not assume good intentions until your actions show you& #39;re worth that investment.