Video Title- White In Public - Jeny Smith -

It mimics the nervous system’s response to hypervigilance. Just as you start to relax, Smith reminds you: You’re not supposed to relax here. “White In Public” isn’t an easy watch. It won’t give you answers or a tidy resolution. But it will leave you quieter than you started. And maybe, for those who have never had to calculate their safety before leaving the house, it will plant a seed of understanding.

But the real story isn’t in the errands. It’s in her eyes. Video Title- White In Public - Jeny Smith

[Insert Link] Trigger warning: Brief mentions of racial profiling, no graphic content but strong themes of anxiety and hypervigilance. What did you take away from “White In Public”? Does the “choreography of being perceived” resonate with your own experience? Let’s talk in the comments. It mimics the nervous system’s response to hypervigilance