Those photos are hypnotizing, I could stare all day! This was a beautiful, albiet heart-wrenching piece. As an American I can empathize with you about having to listen to ignorance and racism. I live in a region where racists misconceptions about the local tribes living on the reservations are circulated like wildfire (actually racist comments about literally all non-whites tend to be spat about).
Even if you didn't speak out in protest in the moment, at least you had the self awareness that you counter parts in this story lacked. You spoke out here and where hundreds of people can gain awareness of what's happening. For that, I salute you.
Thank you. Australia is pretty much the same. Anyone non-white is a target. It isn't something we talk about or acknowledge with our international persona of being 'nice and friendly'. Thanks again for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.