Maggie and Amelia Talk About Race - Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy addresses racism.
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[@Mimi4826]

00:35-38 Hilarious "cause I'm your sister? Or cause I'm yo sista?" 😂😂 I love Maggie

[@shortandopinionated]

Loved it!

[@wonderwall7928]

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[@the_wild_childgamergirl3077]

Mia Dowd Bahaaaaahahaaa

[@taliyahjenise]

I LOVE HER PLEASE😭😭😂

[@rosedark718]

As uncomfortable as conversations are, I'm glad Grey's is one of few shows that tackles every day issues and brings awareness.

[@LShorty]

What episode is this?

[@alaiyahnichole8255]

L S 12x7 pretty sure!! ❤️

[@ehimenjuniorakhimien6132]

Grey's forced the BLM on us, I'm Black and how diversity is handled on this show from season 14 to 17 is awful and cringe. Maggie's speech to Amelia was uncalled for and irritating, why because she herself as a doctor doesn't do anything for Black patients or the Black staff unlike Richard who made sure the Black staff succeeded. From season 14 when diverse characters were introduced it was simply because of their skin colour and nothing of importance.

[@awesomesauce2000]

@Mike H if you don't think this is a daily issue then you're the one living in a glass house. I deal with racism in my workplace on the daily

[@rishiheda8186]

@@ehimenjuniorakhimien6132 2:19 onwards, just like Maggie says she's not a spokesperson for all black people, neither are you. You didn't like this, doesn't mean other black people or poc, also wouldn't Besides, this is from season 12, not 14 onwards

[@Chelssums]

“Don’t give her the extra work of having to make you feel good about it”. FACTS.

[@reignscott9832]

99

[@ella1854]

literally could not be more true

[@amiraghoneim527]

Could you please explain to me what this sentence means? Thanks

[@josiewyn]

that line sticks with me too

[@GabrielleBanks]

"Girl, get in the car." lol

[@kaylaseven]

LMAO

[@priscillaramirez1309]

"You don't think""Girl, get in the car"I love Maggie, she's hilarious

[@kissame104]

Wow. I'm genuinely shocked at how much of what is being said in this scene, goes way above most of these commenter's heads. Did anyone actually listen to Maggie's words?

[@EmilioHernandez526]

Only a genious like you catches the subtle sjw propaganda bullshit. Well done sweetheart

[@when_cows_fly8435]

@@EmilioHernandez526 only a genius like you spells genius like that. Well done sweetheart.

[@kissame104]

@Tiago Dias Thanks for ever so clearly proving my point lol Well done, bud.

[@sheep3370]

I agree with them but this scene was preachy and nothing like what an actual person would say

[@StillJustDreaming]

@@sheep3370 Actually, this scene is very in character for these two

[@muziq1409]

maggie isn’t my favorite, but i love her for this scene

[@mariahsouza3330]

I hate this situation where "People assuming that a black woman is a nurse, not a doctor" as if being a nurse means that you're less intelligent, less hard working or even less privileged. I understand that this is about racism and not about profissional prejudice, but I just hate how much nursing is always diminished

[@ashleym5868]

Very good point. Nurses seem to do a lot of work that doctors don't have to.

[@MidgetBae]

Ashley M which is why people assume that black people are nurses. The doctors go to school for much longer, pay for more college. Never the ones people expect to do that. So this comment complete misses the point.

[@ashleym5868]

@@MidgetBaeI'm just saying that I respect nurses as much as I do doctors because from hearing what nurses have said to me before is that they felt they did most of the hard work while doctors just gave the orders. And when they needed a doctor they were hard to find and sometimes wouldn't listen to the nurses. And the comment was talking about the prejudice against nurses.

[@user-si2wi4sk2u]

Generally speaking, a nurse is less qualified and gets paid less than a doctor. This leads many to believe that they are less intelligent, do less work and are less respected, not saying that it’s right to think that way. The truth is, a doctor is on a higher level than a nurse. So yeah some doctors get upset when someone assumes they’re a nurse solely based on their looks

[@Chaotic.Clumsy]

Honestly, a lot of people tend to think women are nurses though so I did wonder if that may be the reason people thought Maggie was a nurse. If it's a black man, people would usually think it's more likely he's a doctor than a nurse because people usually associate men with doctors and women with nurses.

[@carol9703]

why are people complaining? this is not about you! how can you seriously be offended by this amazing speech? that was a huge slap in the face, now please don't make this about you!

[@kissame104]

Carol Exactly. Some fail to realize how far from "them" it is. This is how society is set up. This is someone's truth. How can you possibly be angry about that? Having a black man in office doesn't and will not change the way things are. I loved this scene. I'm afraid some will just never get it.

[@shaunt3974]

Carol just because it covers an important topic doesn’t mean that it was a good developed scene. This didn’t flow together with the show and episode and felt misplaced and random. Good intentions, not the best execution

[@Kadykins]

@@shaunt3974 I disagree. I think it was well done.

[@michikomanalang6733]

“So notice it.”

[@bbhoutdoors4605]

Womp womp n......

[@cheneydavidson4305]

this is so important- especially right now

[@bbhoutdoors4605]

Womp womp

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

It's always been important

[@lisapharuns6910]

How the heck was this 4 years ago omg time flies by so bad

[@michaelgable4596]

She lost me after she said “Check your white privilege” You shouldn’t be afraid to be the skin color you were born as! Teaching kids that mentality to literally be afraid of cops or whatever the case may be it sets us back! I grew up around ALL races and my friends don’t understand what the problem is! There r racist people but it is not how it used to be in society and it’s one thing to bring awareness to issues but don’t tell people to check something that doesn’t even exist!

[@andriyahjohnson.]

Why? Because I’m your sister? Or because I’m your *sistah?* ITS THAT PART FOR ME👏🏾

[@elsalflc6415]

Why don't I remember this scene like at all ?

[@RandiLeighSkinner]

My thoughts exactly. I've seen this show idk at least 3 times all the way thru and I dont remember it at all

[@RandiLeighSkinner]

Ohhh after reading more comments I think it's in the episode where Jo tells Amy that Edwards lied to her about being sick as a kid and amy believes her versus Edwards who's worked by her side for a long time

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Because you weren’t paying attention. Which is so ironic.

[@elsalflc6415]

@@b2kzangelalwayz why is it ironic ? Do you remember each scene of each serie you watched 5 years ago ?

[@StillJustDreaming]

This. This scene in my feed right now when everything is happening. Grey's Anatomy is great at bringing up the hard topics that other shows ignore. I still remember the scene where Bailey and Ben had to teach their son what to do if he is approached by a police officer. Completely scary and still sadly relevant kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5SnloesnZ6mmLc :-(

[@downtherabbithole02]

Every time I watch this scene I cringe. How did Amelia even come up with the conclusion that Stephanie might've thought she was racist because she sided with jo. Like what ?? This was soooooo random lmao

[@SheekaAttiba]

no its not if you watched the episode. Amelia asks Edwards if she thought she sided with the other girl because she was white and Edwards was black. Edwards says the thought crossed her mind but she dismissed it. [probably because Amelia knew they were friends and in the same resident "class"]

[@stephanieavery2501]

Because ABC was trying to push a narrative.

[@sewaolukoga8376]

@@stephanieavery2501 ew shut up, black women's experience is not a "narrative", its a reality. Grey's has always commented on social issues: homosexuality, women not wanting children, gun laws, adoption, mental health, homelessness. this list isnt even done. Shonda Rhimes' social commentary paired with her humour is why we all love this show but the minute she speaks on her truth as a black woman, its a "narrative"? stop trying to silence black women's voices. these are the same voices that brought you Grey's anatomy in the first place

[@stephanieavery2501]

Justina Olukoga Not trying to silence any voices. I just hate social justice warriors who push false narratives. ✌🏻

[@april5392]

@@stephanieavery2501 Which part of the narrative is false?

[@alisciahope4164]

what episode

[@manuelemoghini7192]

Episode??

[@madisonjackson5065]

“Girl get in the car 🙄” lmaoo 💀😭

[@BANANIrRANNAGHORe]

Which episode?

[@zaeriamckelvy]

In real life, this conversation will not feel natural. It will feel awkward and uncomfortable. It will feel like forced and out of no where. Discrimination, prejudices, and racism happen all day, EVERYDAY. It's common, what's not common is talking about it.

[@shaikhaaldhaheri3820]

What episode is this????

[@avarutgers4598]

what episode is this?

[@sarahwillis1483]

This is AMAZING.

[@yolothegoat1967]

People are missing the point... What I got from Maggie is that from her experience she has been dealing with prejudicial minds sets and ignorance from white people. She also said that she can't speak for all black people because everyone has different experiences... Plus she said it is not our place to make them feel better but it is up too them to check themselves and do better nect time.

[@kynnwinwin5650]

Which episode is this? Is it when Jo called Edwards a liar about the sickle cell trial?

[@SGeeeDubb]

This scene was amazing! I love this new season!

[@kissame104]

+Shavawn92 The best Grey's Anatomy has been in years!

[@user-si2wi4sk2u]

As a black person, this scene confuses me. First of all, what lead Amelia to believe Stephanie thinks she sided with Jo cz she’s white? Like why? That’s s just so random, when I first watched the episode it took me a while to understand what Amelia was talking about with Stephanie. And I’m surprised Maggie didn’t ask her that question. Also, this speech had some good points but was all over the place and a little too extreme for the question. I know racism is a really important issue and I’m glad they wanted to include it on the show but maybe not so randomly?

[@Darkness527]

I thought a much stronger and more powerful scene was when Bailey and Ben were talking to Tuck about the police.

[@lindseyfelty6379]

no its not if you watched the episode. Amelia asks Edwards if she thought she sided with the other girl because she was white and Edwards was black. Edwards says the thought crossed her mind but she dismissed it

[@mia-xw8fr]

lmao if you actually watched the whole episode you’d know

[@donnettebradford4086]

Watch s12 ep4 and you'll understand

[@its.chris4324]

Tbh it confused me too! Like it came out of nowhere

[@natashaw401]

Love this

[@verabasler6392]

I love this scene and the fact that Grey's brought this up. I just wished they did it more naturally, it felt kind of forced to me. I don't know why but this seemed to not really fit into the flow of the rest of the episode and it just felt like the writers in the writer's room went: "hey! we need to do something before the mid season finale that has depth and meaning, why don't we let Maggie rant about white privilege?" Don't get me wrong it's an important topic, and this needs to be heard, it just didn't feel organic to me in this episode.

[@axelle32]

+Vera Basler WORD. Also it was so misplaced... To bring this through Amelia believing Jo when she said that Stephanie lied and making that about possible racism when things like that have happened between all grey's characters for 12 seasons was ridiculous. Very important topic indeed but it was brought up in kind of a stupid way and did definitely feel forced here.

[@blackgrlfly]

+axelle32 It fits her character tbh. I do wonder if the people who felt this was misplaced were black or white...

[@verabasler6392]

If you want to know, I'm white, but I watched it with my mixed race boyfriend and he was just as confused about the timing of it as I was. Again, an important topic, but I just think it didn't feel natural or organic in the grand flow of the episode .... the grey's writers are usually better with bringing up important topics in the episodes and making them feel real and not misplaced

[@LordRojo]

+BlackGirlFly There's more races than black and white. Though I get what you mean. I'm Indian myself and I found this scene kind of odd. I mean it felt out of place, they could have done a much better job at writing this in. It just felt like poor writing to me.

[@wills5945]

Vera Basler it was a good speech, but it totally just didn’t fit the episode.

[@aloevs706]

why is this scene so fvcking underrated?

[@reemezz2775]

What ep is this ?

[@amandalee2457]

mylife ezz99. Episode 7

[@Parax94]

I love this scene so much

[@Anna-ny7ks]

Anyone here in 2020? It's hard to watch but this is one thing that came to me during the riots

[@kjag23]

I remember this episode and it killing me because Amelia is (was lol) my television bae.

[@lilacharlotte4068]

Why was? She educated herself on the problem and learned

[@kjag23]

@@lilacharlotte4068 when it happened not this moment.

[@laianiana]

Episódio 7, 12ª temporada.

[@salleencoffey2529]

Whats the episode

[@tank7162]

S12 ep7. I don't watch it though.

[@better_call_sagar]

I wonder why the dislike numbers aren't shown

[@megandoss6083]

I love doctor Amelia Shepherd and doctor Maggie they are both very beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜

[@missme1990]

*applause* That was a really great scene.

[@ruthie8844]

Why don't I remember this episode?

[@onlyu7308]

Jo questioned Stephanie's story about being sick as a child and told Amelia that she was lying to get in on a case. Amelia, though working closely with Stephanie for several other cases, doubted her. It took Richard to say that he remembered her from the trial when she came to Grey Sloane for her to be believed. That's why Jo and Stephanie stopped speaking for awhile.

[@ruthie8844]

@@onlyu7308 Thanks

[@Missginalove]

Half of these people in the comment section is the problem

[@alisonm3700]

Ofcourse KZbin is recommending this now!

[@iamtree6134]

0:34

[@laylasmith7856]

That was so random. I loved Maggies speech but I really don't understand how it came to that. I mean Amelia believing Jo over Edwards bc "Edwards is black"? Like.. what? I never understood racism but it's so clear that Amelia isn't racist so why make her look like one. It's important to speak about racism but next time please with a context that might make more sense

[@kevinsam3078]

I get the message but considering this is a professional show that has been running for a decade and a half i expected it to be more natural, they brought it up in a sudden way and it felt forced , the writers should have done a better job

[@ArtisticallySpoken]

It seems like they wanted a reason to stick in the "check your privilege" quote but didn't know how to lead up to it.

[@arlynpagtama6827]

I loved Maggie here especially because she's hilarious in this scene

[@ams25666]

So cringe

[@CSCS-C-SCSC]

This speech was awesome

[@robertfarquhar2780]

"So notice it" that's like telling a deaf person. "So just listen for it"

[@jada7094]

Not really. It’s just telling her to be more aware of what comes out of her mouth. A lot of ppl tend to speak before they think and not realize it could be offensive so no it’s not the same thing. It just takes a little more work

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@jada7094 The problem is alot of people even with the best intentions don't realize they are being offensive.

[@alyssagullatte6595]

I almost cried when Maggie said is it because I your sister or because I’m your sista

[@lifewithleenae9667]

They are sister in law right ?

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

These conversations are awkward and uncomfortable but so necessary! Some humility goes a long way..

[@marioz2332]

I've always loved this scene❤️

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

MAGGIE LMAO

[@jacquietimms3075]

I am so glad Grey's filmed this conversation. As someone with lighter skin and a mixed ethnic heritage, I am well aware of my white privilege even within my own family. But sometimes, especially after observing the way people talk on the news and the internet... I get hesitant and worried about bringing up this topic in conversation, like asking questions will be offensive by nature.

[@CeltycSparrow]

As uncomfortable and awkward as this conversation was for them, I think Dr. Maggie answered with great class, and sincere wisdom. She was unapologetically blunt, but she was still respectful....and moreover, she was right.

[@jadzan9903]

Maggie doesn’t want to be asked about it, but expects people who (as she made clear) would never understand to know when they have messed up? If you wanna problem solved it takes communication from all parties.

[@angelicalicari8355]

I'm a white woman, so I experience both sides of the card- not wanting to be racist AND having to correct sexism. I constantly have to teach men online and in my life (including my Boomer-aged parents) about sexism, and I can tell you that it gets exhausting, and that part she said about making the privileged party feel better was SPOT on. I also understand what you're saying about wanting to ask questions. Maybe the trick is to tell the marginalized person you have a question and ASK whether this is a good time for them. Tell them you have someone else in mind to ask if they're not up for it, and leave it up to them whether they're able to do emotional work right then and there. There's a new practice going around online- asking the people in your life whether they have the mental-space/time/patience to take on your emotional baggage in addition to their own before you tell them a heavy story or ask for hard advice. Extend that practice to the members of communities you're trying to get to know. Also, be genuinely okay with them saying no and be genuinely willing to listen, and make those things clear in your initial approach. To paraphrase Maggie, that's just one woman's advice.

[@Michelle_B.]

I didn’t understand my white privilege when this came out but now with the civil rights movements with Black Lives Matter. I am ashamed that didn’t realize sooner that I have more privilege in this world due to my skin color. I wish more people would realized that and try to better our society by removing systemic and institutional racism.

[@harleysellers86]

13 50

[@PjD0150]

I liked this and not at the same time. Firstly it wasn’t the place. The car park. I know I’ve had work conversations in the car park but this shouldn’t have been one of them. I mean they live together. Could have been done on the sofa or something? Also I don’t think there was anything wrong in Amelia asking Maggie she didn’t want a spokesperson imo. She wanted someone she knows and knows her to talk to her about things she doesn’t know or truly understand. I know I have done that with my friends and I think that’s okay because I know them and they just want to ask questions and have replies without coming off as ignorant to someone they don’t know. I hate the term white privilege I understand it’s notion but not the term itself. I think there was other ways to explain this without using the word privilege.

[@rieyenviyells7822]

Asking black people: "Hey, is this racist?!" Is damn annoying. It is now 2020 - a lot of you white people should know better by now. Seriously!

[@PjD0150]

Rieyen Viyells but it doesn’t have to be obvious thought and if it is maybe it’s time for different friends. I’m not black but South Asian as I said before I’ve had conversations were friends who have ideas about cultural things for example boyfriends, marriage, food and I simply explained how it works for me and my family. I can’t speak for everyone but can for myself to give them a better idea than they currently have.

[@That90sShow]

Another leading role for a white woman and minority man! Yay!!

[@prata6938]

how to know this is a left wing show - “check your white privilege”

[@hijodepuuu]

This show has gone to the gutter with all these woke crap. Total garbage.

[@kaylasupremacy3440]

@@hijodepuuu then don’t watch lol

[@hijodepuuu]

@@kaylasupremacy3440 I don't and im fine with it. 😉

[@Khaymen223]

This was the show my wife and I watched together bc we really didn't share any commonalities with TV subjects......as soon as I saw this scene I quit watching it. I'm not buying the leftist agenda that mainstream TV is selling.

[@NatalieeH13]

Iconic

[@soniaelizabethzambra]

No entiendo nada de los comentarios maldita seaaa. Soy negra y quiero saber xd

[@perlaleiva9411]

Yo soy blanca pero tambien quiero saber

[@1992SMOFF]

🙄🙄🙄🤦

[@kaylaseven]

she's so well spoken wow

[@richmanbroke9721]

Would you even considered saying that if she was white? racism often times oblivious as it lingers subconsciously ... just shedding some light:)

[@xJoJoYox]

Remember when this show used to be good? Good times...

[@giumaru7885]

The Mage of Breath I know where you’re coming from but did you have to comment it under THIS video when the theme that is talked about is racism?

[@672sara]

Giuliana Rupp no because they get triggered

[@kimoranedio7170]

Maggie: Check your white privilege and don't do it again.

[@rishiheda8186]

I believe most of the people who are offended by this scene and going,"no this doesn't happen" are folks with lighter skin who are either sheltered or being deliberately obtuse. You yourself might not be doing it, or atleast not intentionally, but don't say it doesn't happen at all And to the black/poc folks offended by this scene, just like Maggie says at 2:20 onwards that she doesn't speak for all black people, neither do you. Y'all didn't experience stuff like this? You're lucky the people around you are actually tolerant but it's not the case all around. Maggie is a fictional character, who talked about her fictional life experiences. How is this something that is even offensive. If you think a minority talking about how they faced discrimination is offensive or pRoPaGaNdA or AgEnDa, check your privilege, racial or otherwise

[@khloekam1954]

Because being a nurse is a bad thing?

[@nr30199]

Being a nurse is great except that not what she is.

[@rapbattlefan2008]

@@nr30199That’s not the point. A nurse isn’t less than a doctor. And honestly the fact that this woman actually was able to go to medical school AND become a successful doctor means SHE is more privileged than the average white man for THAT reason alone. And how do you know being mistaken for the nurse is a RACE thing? It could easily be a gender thing. Traditionally, nursing was usually a FEMALE dominated profession. That fact may be changing in recent years, but for a long time that was the norm. I actually DO know a black woman who is a medical doctor. She told me that sometimes her patients see her and think she is the RECEPTIONIST or the housekeeper. That is one thing to be upset about. But being mistaken for a nurse isn’t as big of a deal. All she needs to do is say “I’m a doctor” and then they will say “Oh! My apologies ma’am!” Then they move on.

[@nr30199]

@@rapbattlefan2008 I don't what you think so this little essay you wrote is irrelevant. I said what I said

[@kimoranedio7170]

I would really like to see an episode with zola and the subject being race and have maggie like be there for her. Then merediths like shes my daughter then maggies like you dont understand because your not black......... Just a thought

[@casiunangelnetta]

Kimora Nedio on the contrary. I would like to se MEREDITH talk race with Zola. Just because she’s not black doesn’t mean she can’t relate and understand, and guide her well enough.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@casiunangelnetta So I will just say that I'm in an interracial marriage and my daughter is of course, mixed and I know that one day her and I will have to have a conversation that she won't be able to have with her mother. She's 3 and already asking questions about why she's darker than mommy and why her hair is different, etc...

[@casiunangelnetta]

@@anthonyanderson9303 I’m sure her mother has the ability to talk to her about being different (or different in the eyes of some people), and about self confidence. You don’t have to be black to experience these things. Also I believe that as a mother to a black girl, she will probably become educated enough about racism so she could talk to your daughter about it even if she hasn’t experienced it herself.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@casiunangelnetta trust me my wife is plenty educated on the subject it's not about that. There's just personal experiences that she hasn't had that I've had to face that one has to go through. I could never talk to my daughter about her white side nor would I try to.

[@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t]

YASS MAGGIE WITH THE CODESWITCH.

[@roxxemineffe1255]

I liked this speech from Maggie!

[@davidharrison6934]

Both scenarios spoken of can literally happen and do happen to absolutely any race. The nurse thing is nothing new and its a sexist thing not a race thing also the economy thing has happened to my best friend twice. Hes white and very well off he just doesn't flaunt it with clothing etc youd never know unless you knew him. Just a regular looking guy. If I walked around thinking the whole world discriminates against me because im fat then everything thats ever happened to me thats negative would be because I'm fat 🤷 Its actually racist to assume any of these people assumed anything about you because you're black and they are white. Seems to me you've got the messed up issue's about race. And with that maybe you should switch it to you should be checking your privilege.The fact you think this way and actually say it out loud and think its ok os very telling and all the complete ***** on here basically apologizing for being born into a certain race, WOW thats pathetic 🙄🤦 CRT everywhere 🙄

[@magaencina2863]

i LOVE Amelia for worrying about it and being concerned, then Maggie was a bit PASSIVE AGRESSIVE at times.

[@Dboy1347]

The most cringe thing I’ve ever heard in a tv show bruh 💀

[@1992SMOFF]

Same 🤮

[@tasam.5501]

what the hell was that look at 2:12 ? Did Amelia zone out ? This looked a bit disrespectfully towards Maggie

[@ilikedogs4176]

How- It’s just her posture

[@mat2000100]

"McFuck this, I'm off to Le Mans." -Pat Dempsey. (Pat Dempsey sounds like the name of an early American Football player) Pat is probably glad he left this show.

[@ballzack57]

The exact moment I stopped binge watching this show. I literally turned the show off at this point.

[@infiniteminds_]

Yet you’re here in the comment section 🧐

[@ballzack57]

@@infiniteminds_ Hence, not watching the show. Congrats Sherlock, you cracked the case.

[@DF-sw8wh]

@@ballzack57 it's the racism for me

[@LuckyBoy-kn7ob]

@@DF-sw8wh yeesh, you one of those

[@mr.bologne1766]

Ehhh this writing felt very forced and not natural for either of the characters

[@cigfluencer]

this is so corny omg

[@casiunangelnetta]

Maggie was kind of annoying here, she started to get defensive and look for the next racist thing Amelia is accidentally gonna say before Amelia even started to explain what she thinks she may have done. And I mean “I’m not a spokesperson” ? What is that? Why is it wrong to consult a black person on this issue? Obviously, being black and experiencing what comes with it- Maggie might be able to understand better than Amelia wether what she did was wrong or not. She could’ve just given her an advice and appreciate the fact that Amelia cares enough that she feels bad and turns to her for help instead of reacting in such a condescending way.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

It's not wrong per say, but as a black person who grew up in a white neighborhood, went to a mostly white school and had mostly white friends, I can say that it does get annoying at times constantly being the "spokesman for all black people". I'm sure this is not the first time in Maggie's life she's had to deal with questions like these. And the fact is in many cases, it's not about a white person trying to be better, or it's more about them making themselves feel better. It's like "see! I'm not really racist!". Just comes off like they're checking a box.

[@carolinafine8050]

Black liberals and white liberals deserve each other. I find interactions like this hilarious.

[@stoneroses3493]

She's so unnecessarily hostile to someone who clearly means well. Geeze.

[@jaim3278]

Stone Roses she’s not even being hostile. she’s telling someone she’s close to how it is and that’s that. y’all just want a reason to complain abt maggie

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@jaim3278 Exactly. It comes off hostile to someone not in touch with reality, or what reality looks like for minorities.

[@ReadRiding]

"Don't give her the extra work of having to make you feel good about it." What? That's ridiculous. It sounds snobbish and condescending. They're trying to make it about race, instead of about how she feels. Which is what it is. It's a worry of hers. Most people need or want to reasurred about all sorts of things. It doesn't make it not okay just because her worry is about having offended someone because of race. And she totally wasn't racist. Lord. Also, asking someone their perspective on something, about their experience, something they live, (as a woman of color, or a person of color in general in this instance) isn't the same as, say, asking her something like, "Do you know (insert black person in question)?" just because she's black as well. Isn't the point to be aware and to help continue the narrative of change? She makes it sound like she would have been offended that she was being asked something about it because of her skin color. "Are you asking me because I'm you're sister, or because I'm yo sista?" Um, both. Isn't it super unhelpful to keep pointing out ridiculous shit like this? It takes away from actual issues, actual racism. There was no racism, actual or imagined. No micro-racism. Not even any bias. Just her worry that she was, simply because people are made to feel overly cautious and crazy about this subject.

[@allisonvinson4636]

Ok so I’m going to go off your profile picture and assume you are white (and if you are not, I apologize but you are still white passing so you have not experienced a lot of things people darker than you have. Just like I am light-skinned (not white passing), so while I have experienced a lot of things about being black, I have not experienced everything, as some things are experienced only by very dark-skinned people. It is fair to assume that ignoring race is going to be the thing that erases racism. It’s an easy thought, “if we don’t think about it, it doesn’t exist”, but in practice, it doesn’t necessarily work that way. I will admit that this was poor writing, there was no mention of race for the whole episode and then they stick this at the end for some kind of learning opportunity and progressive credit? I don’t buy it. BUT- I think the actual message out of context of the rest of the episode is very important. As a black person who has been on the receiving end of hundreds of questions inquiring about my experiences, the way to maneuver a new, more racially tolerant society, it can get exhausting, because it’s not just the same questions over and over again (I mean, it is)- but it’s also the emotional labor of making sure that the other person doesn’t feel like A Racist™️ when they leave the conversation, because that is an avenue for more reassurance and more of our time (FYI, we know you guys aren’t Racists™️, everyone has their racial imperfections, and calling them out so that you see them and can fix them for the future is important for progress. It’s tedious, but it’s important). So I think Maggie is right, don’t put that job on Stephanie, she’s already had a difficult day and reassuring a nervous white person is not going to rebuild a bridge, it just won’t. And you can totally talk to your black friends about race! Just be respectful of their time and mental state. Some days we don’t have it in us to walk someone through the complexities of racial relations, it’s difficult and generally emotionally taxing- and sometimes we just don’t have the time. So my suggestion is don’t just ask the question- ask if they have time/emotional readiness for the question, and emphasize that you have another person to ask if they say no so they don’t feel pressured. And really respect if they say no. Another thing I notice goes a long way is when a white person shows me they did outside research before posing a question to me online. Many socially progressive ideas are researchable online, and showing that you put forth effort into learning about someone else’s experience makes the conversation warmer, easier, and better to learn from. I hope this helps! 🤗

[@AtlanticLove21]

Me white lady in a case where is is about race you don’t get to give your uneducated opinion you are not a black woman you don’t know how it feels to be one

[@rileigh3458]

Who here is crying because of what’s happening today and greys just made it real

[@underwillow8845]

I don't have a racist bone in my body and I;m finding this offensive, in the next episode the creators make out that covid 19 is only effecting dark skinned Americans. Take a look at the Uk etc. I am not racist but because I am white I have to be told I am,

[@robertfarquhar2780]

Ironic isn't it? And those same people who assume you're racist because you're white will claim that they aren't racist and can't be because they're black which then makes it impossible for both black and white people to ever be seen as equal.

[@sherlyhyppolite1962]

You sound dumb they are deadass are bring up the fact that black and Asian people don't get the same medical treatment as white people. Over here saying you don't have a racist bone, but you do since you're mad people are calling out white doctors.

[@robertfarquhar2780]

@@sherlyhyppolite1962 I think you misunderstood their point completely, To say that a virus is racist and that it's somehow white people's fault is fucking retarded. They literally said they are not racist. Saying that you're not racist now makes you racist? It's funny because the majority of white people see black people as equals, I'm sick of this bullshit treatment from both sides because it's childish, There are grown ass adults out here crying about somebody being racist I mean come on cry me a fucking river get real.

[@gracejenkins3826]

When you sign up to watch a medical drama TV show but instead get a random political correctness add.

[@jamiejameskingofgames4648]

Grace Jenkins racism and political correctness are two completely different things!

[@danie4830]

It’s ad not add but anyway. Racism is a human rights issue that is constantly made political when it’s not a political issue so it wasn’t a political correctness AD, its educating white people about their privilege that they refuse to recognize in order to show basic human decency

[@SIlverranger]

This shit killed the show. This is the cringiest garbage ever put to film. It's a medical drama! Stick to medical issues and leave the politics out if it. Viewership numbers have fallen from over 26 million in 2005 to less than 4 million now. Between 2020 and 2022 the ratings literally halved. They had so many opportunities to end this show on a good note, but they made it clear that they intend to suck every cent they can get out of it and this is the kind of bottom of the barrel garbage you get when that happens.

[@ENCwwe]

What a stupid scene

[@matthewfanizzi7740]

I love greys anatomy but I just don't like this scene, I like Maggie but I hate the words "check your white privilege"

[@vanessaannabelle1218]

it came off as honestly rude to me. And Amelia sits there and takes it. Ridiculous that every white person is supposedly inherently privileged. Privilege is not what brought my family to America 20 years ago and allowed us to get ahead. That was hard work. This propaganda is everywhere in this show.

[@ajellyfish6357]

LaShanette's Perception Thats class privelage. Poor whites are looked at the same way

[@liseovesen3431]

¨white privilige exists. Mabye not for all whites but it does¨? You do realize you just debunked your whole argument? Class privilige is a thing, race is not. My family is upper middle class, we never experience any racism, or see any white privilige.

[@Cherryfalls12]

Let me guess, you're white? It shows.

[@Cherryfalls12]

Well, if you're white you wouldn't experience racism because systems of power are set up to benefit white people. Not having to experience discrimination based on race is white privilege in a nutshell because people who aren't white don't have that privilege.

[@TurdDoodlesworth]

This was such a cringey scene. Writers could have done such a better job at this. I'm glad it pissed off the white folk though.

[@akiras.3595]

@@tekgid433 Alrgiht, let me teach you a history lesson: Black people were forbidden from studying until almost the end of the XIX century. Slaves were only allowed to read so they could learn the bible. Black people were too fucking busy fighting for their rights as a human being to "invent things". They didn't have the education because white people were too damn afraid of an educated human being that could counter their racist bullshit. Open a history book, learn things, TRY to educate yourself, before writing racist bullshit to protect your fragile whiteness.

[@shaniquehairston1410]

Akira S. You guys are both wrong black folks were indeed the ones inventing/creating stuff which were all stolen by the white people/masters back then thus they still wrote black people out of history 😕

[@PeachScone_]

"white privilege" not the best way to put it. thats just my opinion

[@giumaru7885]

Linda Villa what would you call it?

[@averyknowling7593]

Giuliana Rupp yeah what else is it? It's white privilege. I have white privilege. But I'm also disabled, gay, and a women. Other hold privilege over me but yet I'm still paid better as a white woman despite my disability than a black woman. Pisses me off. I'm privileged. So are you. Call it what I damn well is.

[@averyknowling7593]

Giuliana Rupp I tagged you not to target you. To agree with you by the way

[@loreskcanada8402]

social or class privilege.

[@spencer5113]

Linda Villa but it is white privilege in this case. As in, she’s saying being white has benefits over being black. Why is it so hard to accept when you’re privileged? If it hurts then maybe you don’t realize all of the things you have and should be grateful for.

[@ellisfountain3234]

This is bad writing, btw Cate did nothing wrong🤌🏽❤️

[@paolamonnihenderson]

Can't stand Amelia :/

[@chadfan45]

I love Amelia. The one i hate is Maggie. She is a useless character.

[@layzibeauty5833]

Cindy Davidson Amelia keeps pulling the “I’m your sister” thing she’s sooooooooo annoying and useless and not mers real sister they were never close

[@layzibeauty5833]

Cindy Davidson half’s are real sibling fucking idiot and Amelia isn’t even half soooo

[@ale6588]

bruh i cant stand her. she always makes things abt her smh

[@ryukomatoi3540]

I know far more black racists than white racists.

[@adhassal3655]

you want a cookie

[@tacoeugene2911]

Check your white privilege

[@ryukomatoi3540]

Adhassa Louis Eugene Parrish​ Great arguments guys. You really gave great points. Lol pathetic you both know it's true.

[@friendlywafersedits3340]

no it's not lol stfu

[@kiranelstergabe3066]

Checkd for my white privilege but nope , must have been lost in the mail 🤷

[@iGoddess]

I am just rewatching GA and I love the fact that they do bring up real life issues, that they do shine a light on discrimination of all types. But I cannot stand Maggie who is so obsessed with being sister to Mer and the other girls, who is so self-absorbed, privileged, entitled and most def has only child syndrome. They honestly should've used another character tbh and they should've gone about it in a different way. The fact that Maggie felt offended by Amilia 's question and asked her if she was asking her as a sister or Sista was so off-putting and def not necessary. Maggie wants to be a sister so friggin bad, but she cannot take any questions about race from her sister? Makes no sense and in today's age it seems like you have to ask as many questions as possible cause you don't want to offend anyone. There are special names ppl want to be called, ppl want to be treated and talked to a certain way and we all are just supposed to know it all. Nobody is psychic, so don't get all mad and say "I'm their, them, she, he" with an attitude or expect ppl know how to approach you, how to ask the right questions aso.......... You shouldn't get upset with a close friend or family to talk about any and everything, cause the way Maggie just jumped down her throat makes ppl afraid to ask these important questions. It is a important subject and ppl need to be educated to understand, but there is a different way to go about it. Be open, honest, caring, just be nice about it and educate without judgment. If nobody is allowed to ask, then how you expect ppl to change and to get it?

[@khfan4life365]

"White privilege"? What's that? It's not helping my unemployed stepfather get a new job. My family and I are still waiting for our "white privilege". Shonda, check your propaganda. There's no such thing as privilege, only opportunity. We all have an opportunity to make our lives better. All we have to do is work towards it.

[@LordRojo]

+khfan4life365 White privilege doesn't mean you get anything. It's about how people of race have it harder because they are not white. Have you ever filled out a job form and questioned if you should lie about your race? Have you ever been called a terrorist because of your race? and so much more? Have you ever been referred "as the racial/cultured person" and not just a person? That is what white privilege is about. Things may not be easy for you or for your father. But it is much harder for someone of race. Buzzfeed Yellow did a video about white privilege which is pretty interesting. Also, there was another video where two people applied for the same jobs. Gave the exact same details, the only differences was in the names. The white guy managed to get call backs from most of the jobs, whereas the other dude didn't get one. Why wouldn't he get a call back when he has the exact same qualifications than the white guy? Unless they were solely rejected him on his "cultural" name.

[@LordRojo]

+khfan4life365 All that said, I think they portrayed this in the show really poorly and it was badly written. It seemed totally out of place and random. They could have done a much better job of it.

[@khfan4life365]

I think it's just propaganda. So because Amelia disagrees with Stephanie, she considered it racist? I'm sure Amelia disagreed with POCs before. Shonda's just using this to air her beliefs. For example, Olivia got pregnant and aborts the baby. Why wasn't Olivia using the common sense precautions like every other sexually active woman? I have never been racially stereotyped but the reason my stepfather can't get the job is because of affirmative action. Companies have to turn away whites to "include" minorities. I say that merit should get a person their job, not color or sex. My stepfather is an exceptional man who could get any job but they haven't hired him because of the bullshit known as affirmative action.

[@LordRojo]

Oh I agree with the show it was totally odd and out of place. I don't see amelia as racist and I really couldn't see the point what's her face was making about white privilege in her speech. I agree that no one should be hired because of their race, it really should be judged on how well they can do a job/qualifications and experience they have. I also agree that some places will hire a person of race so they can make their company look diverse. Though this would normally happen in smaller companies. Though if you look at the company, how many white people/people of race work there? I bet there would be a lot more white people than anyone else. So how many people of race have been turned away, applying for this one job? Where only one person of race would get it. Solely based on their race. Where as your step-father would have had a better chance, as they clearly would have hired more white people.

[@LordRojo]

I really think job places should change how people apply. Take out the name, age, sex, race and sexuailty. When someone applies, at the top will be a job applicant number, that will replace their name and if they get a call/email back they will refer to this. In the application, if need be they have have a box to signify the person is over 18. Then the rest can be what they really need. A persons experience, qualifications, and those random questions they always have. This way a people will only be judge on their experience and qualities and not on anything else.