Contrary to what many black Americans believe, not every white American is a racist. After half a century of desegregation, Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey and soul music, there has been a seismic shift in racial perceptions.
But there’s still a ways to go. That’s why I find Tim Wise so refreshing. Not only is he an enlightened white man; he’s making it his mission to enlighten others. The aptly named Mr. Wise correctly bills himself as among the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S. He explains white privilege in a way that only the most calcitrant can’t or won’t understand it.
Here’s his condensed explanation of how white racism evolved and stubbornly endures in America. It’s a touch of true American history. Check it out.
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