We are the primary beneficiaries of racial privilege. It means something for a group of white people to speak out against racism and actively fight it.


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Because When you write about people, you inevitably offend--but if you write about animals, the evil...
ERICA JONG
It was unimaginable what happens to you when you get known for a book that everybody reads, or that ...
ERICA JONG
Reinvention is no rushed religion.
ERICA ALEX
I write lustily and humorously. It isn't calculated; it's the way I think. I've invented...
ERICA JONG
I’m not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it.
ERICA COOK
I sometimes take leftover food from craft services and give away a bunch of sandwiches on my way hom...
ERICA DURANCE
It hurts and I apologize to the fans and everyone who supports us and the coaches and my teammates f...
ERICA WHITE
You could see it in Kentucky's body language. When we start to execute, you can see it on their face...
ERICA WHITE
They weren't guarding me to begin with and when I cut they really lost me. I made it a point to get ...
ERICA WHITE
As good as this feels, we're not done yet.
ERICA WHITE
Coach didn't want us to let up. She wanted us to get that killer instinct and put them away.
ERICA WHITE
It was a little bit different since I had to get things started. Usually I have to maintain things w...
ERICA WHITE
One of the things we always wrestle with is trying to get parents to read to them at home. Time is a...
ERICA WHITE
Consumption of risky foods declined significantly in 2002 compared to 1998. However, in the future t...
ERICA WEIS
Overall, we are seeing a decline in risky food consumption, and that may be attributable to publishe...
ERICA WEIS
I don?t ever think about that, because I?m the shortest post all the time. I just know what I have t...
ERICA WEHNER
We have a lot of heart. We never think about losing. We figure if it?s a close game, we?re going to ...
ERICA WEHNER
The effects of climate change are well-documented and clearly visible in Glacier National Park and y...
ERICA THORSON
Some are coming to the show specifically because of the subject matter. They're interested in issues...
ERICA TERMAN
There's a danger of exploitation when you get the galleries and museums involved and it's being sens...
ERICA TERMAN
These people are not able to work, and it's validating to have someone buy your work. A couple of th...
ERICA TERMAN
A lot of people just stumble in and they're not aware of what they're looking at. When they find out...
ERICA TERMAN
The size and mass of this structure is not appropriate for the block.
ERICA TAYLOR
I still drive by the accident site. There's still flowers and balloons. People still stop by and say...
ERICA TAYLOR
It's not any easier today than it was last year. It's been very hard, especially at work, not hearin...
ERICA TAYLOR
We're currently investigating, trying to determine the cause.
ERICA TAYLOR
Once she begins to grunt, it's time to get up. He's pretty good.
ERICA TAYLOR
[6:00-10:00 (game nights): Nia's in the stands with her nanny (or Jermain if he's in town).] I like ...
ERICA TAYLOR
[7:00 Nia takes a catnap; Erica gets dressed.] I hop in the shower, put on a baseball cap and some [...
ERICA TAYLOR
We haven't talked about it. We can't overlook anybody, but we're looking forward to a long stretch.
ERICA SWANGER
I can't wipe the smile off my face. I'm at a loss for words. These girls are my best friends and to ...
ERICA SWANGER