This type of history is often overlooked. We can see how far we’ve come and to a lesser extent how far we still need to go, but no one ever really acknowledges what exit cost to get us to this point. Articles like this aren’t just great reads, they’re necessary. And the lost followers, that just solidifies that there is still an ongoing problem in today’s society. More of your writing is needed Triple B.
Once again, I agree with every word. Ibram Kendi, in "Stamped from the Beginning" (2016), talks about how this country has *always* had two currents flowing through it — a racist one and an antiracist one. They're both still strong today. He also makes two points I'd never fully considered before:
Firstly, that when a White person commits a crime, it's excused as an individual doing a bad thing, but when a Black person commits a crime, it's projected onto all Black people. It's one of the more insidious aspects of racism.
Secondly, that there is readily apparent racism and antiracism, but between them is an assimilationist point of view that demands Black people step up to the plate and be more like White people, thus proving their worth. As if it was on them rather than on racists to change their minds. It's called "uplift suasion". As your post points out, it ultimately has the effect of erasing Black culture.
It's unfortunate that anyone would unsubscribe due to your post, but it shows that racism still runs tragically strong in this country. Posts like that and this should be required reading. Excellent job.
The truth isn't always an easy pill to swallow. Keep telling it like it is. Besides, anyone who doesn't LOSE followers isn't worth a shit in my book.
Thanks Gary, I appreciate you more than you know.
An excellent article. Thanks for this.
Thanks Tim, Go Dockers!
This type of history is often overlooked. We can see how far we’ve come and to a lesser extent how far we still need to go, but no one ever really acknowledges what exit cost to get us to this point. Articles like this aren’t just great reads, they’re necessary. And the lost followers, that just solidifies that there is still an ongoing problem in today’s society. More of your writing is needed Triple B.
Thank you, I appreciate your support. Your comments are always insightful.
Once again, I agree with every word. Ibram Kendi, in "Stamped from the Beginning" (2016), talks about how this country has *always* had two currents flowing through it — a racist one and an antiracist one. They're both still strong today. He also makes two points I'd never fully considered before:
Firstly, that when a White person commits a crime, it's excused as an individual doing a bad thing, but when a Black person commits a crime, it's projected onto all Black people. It's one of the more insidious aspects of racism.
Secondly, that there is readily apparent racism and antiracism, but between them is an assimilationist point of view that demands Black people step up to the plate and be more like White people, thus proving their worth. As if it was on them rather than on racists to change their minds. It's called "uplift suasion". As your post points out, it ultimately has the effect of erasing Black culture.
It's unfortunate that anyone would unsubscribe due to your post, but it shows that racism still runs tragically strong in this country. Posts like that and this should be required reading. Excellent job.
Spot on! Thanks for this Wyrd! I have these types of discussions with friends at times, and I feel we are living in parallel universes...