Monica, you've articulated exactly how I've felt about race relations for most of my life.

The fact that those guilt-ridden White virtue-signalers blatantly ignored your perspective and proceeded to talk past (and "think past") your voice is just proof that MANY (not all) interpretations of "antiracism" can sometimes become more cult-like than educational.

For future antiracism work that you may choose to do...consider me an ally/partner/collaborator in helping to share/communicate the message that you've emphasized in this wonderful op-ed piece!