I may have unintentionally sounded a feminist dog whistle that makes people uncomfortable. I for one, however, greatly appreciated my white privilege last week when I was pulled over by the police in the southside of Chicago. This is especially true since I may or may not have had something that is still illegal in the state of Illinois in my trunk - Something that could’ve landed a brother in jail or dead. True story, but I’m trying to use humor here.

I need to be aware of the privilege that i have (but have not earned) based on the color of my skin because in my line of work I sometimes have the power to make decisions that can greatly impact others - whether it be good or bad. I think the world would be closer to our vision of what it should be if we dispel the myth of meritocracy. Embrace the fact that you can travel more freely, my friend, simply because you were born with a Y chromosome. It’s OK for males to appreciate such things without needing to feel guilty about it.