
Neither Nike executives, nor the Washington High mural opponents, nor the Fredericksburg city council petitioners want to “whitewash” history. Yet removing these symbols and images also removes any discussion about the pain of slavery and the halting steps America has taken in the pursuit of racial healing since. Despite intentions, whitewashing history is exactly what happens when we hide uncomfortable truths.
…he white race as a “social-control formation,” may agree with the white supremacist in the article. It’s critical to see and address the fact that whiteness is the enemy of the people, and it…he white race as a “social-control formation,” may agree with the white supremacist in the article. It’s critical to see and address the fact that whiteness is the enemy of the people, and it blocks progress.
…ce against trans people effectively requires an end to white America’s ideologies and institutions. On causes and solutions, ending the violence against trans people depends on how fast America can end white supremacy as an ideology and a system. Which presidential candidate will say that? The Trump administration is not a stand-in or a catchall for all aspects of white supremacy.