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This is not a good way to fight racism in America

Noahpinion • 34882 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Discrimination Diversity Social Issues Government Policy
  1. Creating a multiracial society requires deep societal changes and can't be achieved through quick fixes or shortcuts
  2. Forging a shared national identity in a diverse society is challenging but achievable through extended, cooperative contact between racial groups
  3. Efforts to combat racism through shortcuts like discriminatory practices or oversimplified diversity training often backfire and require long-term, thoughtful solutions

America Has Black Nationalism, Not Balkanization

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4023 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Demographics Government Policy Political Ideologies
  1. American racial politics should be understood as primarily about Black Nationalism versus everyone else, rather than just whites versus minorities.
  2. The power and impact of America's assimilation capacity and focus on black issues in politics are significant and have defied demographic changes.
  3. Fighting to eliminate racial classifications and recognition for non-black minorities may be more important than battling Black Nationalism directly, as black-centered politics tend to remain irrespective of external influences.

MLK’s Former Speechwriter: ‘We Are Trying to Save the Soul of America’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 7169 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Civil Rights Movement Activism Equality Social justice
  1. Clarence Jones had a close relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. and was able to write speeches that perfectly captured King's voice and tone.
  2. Jones believes that the messages of Martin Luther King Jr., including radical nonviolence and building alliances across ethnic lines, have been forgotten in America.
  3. Jones played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement by fundraising, helping with King's speeches, and forming alliances, emphasizing the importance of coalition support, especially from the American Jewish community.

The Exquisite Irony of Claudine Gay's Downfall

Glenn Loury • 3596 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Identity Affirmative Action Race relations Higher education Leadership
  1. Defenders claim that ousting Claudine Gay was more about race and ideology than academic integrity, but it still doesn't excuse plagiarism.
  2. Being a university president may require more than being a noteworthy scholar; skills like administration and fundraising could take precedence.
  3. The debate on affirmative action and academic standards for black students is complex, with implications for diversity, standards, and systemic corruption.

Derek Chauvin Did Not Murder George Floyd

Glenn Loury • 5640 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Justice Policing Race relations
  1. The concept of "poetic truth" is discussed, referring to the creation of a partisan version of reality for power and leverage.
  2. The narrative around George Floyd's death is challenged, highlighting potential inaccuracies and the danger of perpetuating false truths.
  3. The importance of seeking and acknowledging the truth in controversial and emotionally charged situations is emphasized, even when it challenges established beliefs.
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Quibbling with Cofnas: I

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 1690 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Ideology Genetics Race relations
  1. The hereditarian thesis acknowledges that different human groups have varied traits, but using the term 'race realism' may not be the best way to describe this concept.
  2. Social outcomes are influenced by both genetic differences and cultural patterns, making 'race' a limited descriptor for these variations.
  3. While genes play a role in social outcomes, factors like culture and social circumstances also significantly impact these outcomes, suggesting that a broader perspective than 'race realism' is needed.

Livestream Event: Glenn Loury on Clarence Thomas

Glenn Loury • 1238 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal system Social Issues Race relations Presidency
  1. Livestream event discussing the significance of Justice Clarence Thomas and his impact on American law and society.
  2. Justice Clarence Thomas is celebrated for his efforts to uphold individual liberties and limit federal government powers.
  3. Criticism against Justice Thomas often focuses on personal attacks rather than his judicial ideas, especially from black critics who question his loyalty to the African American community.

What Happened to the Black-Jewish Alliance?

Glenn Loury • 1650 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Historical Analysis Foreign Policy Nationalism Political Ideologies
  1. Black-Jewish alliance started strong but faced challenges over time, especially with disagreements over issues like affirmative action and Israel-Palestine.
  2. Historical tensions between Blacks and Jews stemmed from economic factors and differences in experiences of discrimination.
  3. Racially preferential policies, like affirmative action, deepened enmity between Black and Jewish communities by bringing to light symbolic and ideological differences.

This is why race is always going to be held up as vital

Tilting At Windmills • 294 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Social justice Political criticism
  1. Race continues to be a significant issue, especially when individuals use it as a shield against criticism.
  2. Some individuals exploit race to divert attention from their unethical behaviors and make themselves immune to accountability.
  3. There are people, like the mayor mentioned, who perpetuate racial tensions by leveraging race as an excuse for their actions, hindering progress towards a society where race is not a defining factor.

Real Talk about Race and Murder Rates

Handwaving Freakoutery • 1233 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Crime Rates Family Dynamics Social Issues Economics
  1. The key to solving the murder problem in the United States lies in repairing the family unit across all demographics.
  2. Murder rates in the US do not correlate with gun ownership by race; 'it's the guns' is not explanatory for the differences in murder rates.
  3. Single motherhood, particularly the absence of fathers, is a major factor in predicting high murder rates across different racial demographics in the US.

'Gone With the Wind': The Explosive Lost Scenes

The Ankler • 884 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Film History Race relations Social Impact
  1. At the Atlanta premiere of Gone With the Wind, there was a hidden civil war over how slavery should be depicted in the movie, leading to the exclusion of some intense scenes.
  2. Gone With the Wind, a highly successful film, faced criticism for its romanticized portrayal of slavery, which influenced perceptions of race relations worldwide.
  3. The legacy of Gone With the Wind is complex, with debates surrounding its portrayal of slavery, the impact on culture, and the role of key figures like Hattie McDaniel in the movie's history.

The Great White Defendant

In My Tribe • 653 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Current Events Race relations
  1. The author discusses the dynamics of racial perceptions and biases in the legal system.
  2. The post highlights how the roles of individuals involved can be perceived differently based on racial considerations.
  3. It contrasts the reactions to a situation based on race between different time periods and locations.

Woodrow the Terrible, Warren the Good

Bastiat's Window • 393 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidents Race relations Civil Liberties Foreign Policy Government
  1. Presidential historians tend to rate Woodrow Wilson highly and Warren Harding poorly, but recent perspectives are starting to shift.
  2. Woodrow Wilson's racist tendencies and damaging actions have overshadowed his accomplishments.
  3. Warren Harding, despite being perceived as in over his head, managed to achieve significant positive outcomes during his presidency.

America's first dystopian novel

WORLD GONE WRONG • 78 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
📚 Literature Dystopian Race relations Social Dynamics Racism
  1. America's first dystopian novel, 'Sojourn in the City of Amalgamation,' was written in 1835 by Jerome Bonaparte Holgate under the pseudonym 'Oliver Bolokitten.'
  2. The novel focuses on a society where interracial reproduction is encouraged as a solution to racial prejudice, reflecting the racial tensions and debates of the time.
  3. Dystopian fiction often explores social dynamics, and in America, race plays a significant role due to its powerful impact on society and the fears associated with racial supremacy.

The B.E.S.T. Microaggression Training You’ve Never Heard Of

Journal of Free Black Thought • 31 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Education Freedom of Speech Diversity Social Issues
  1. Microaggressions can have a compounding negative effect on individuals over time.
  2. Bias Education and Support Teams (BEST) are prevalent on college campuses but can be controversial in their implementation.
  3. The concept of microaggressions and what is considered offensive can vary greatly among different groups of people.

"Vote For Me Darkies": A 1 Act Play

Ulizzle On Software • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race relations Political Commentary
  1. The play titled 'Vote For Me Darkies' satirizes political manipulation and stereotyping in the context of race.
  2. The dialogue in the play reflects on themes of identity, societal expectations, and the consequences of speaking out against the norm.
  3. The author uses dark humor and provocative language to challenge conventional narratives about race and politics.

In defense of firework conspiracists

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Theories Race relations Social Issues Media Critique
  1. Some people believe in conspiracy theories about fireworks being orchestrated by the police, which may seem complex but come from a place of valid fear and distrust.
  2. Conspiracy theories can reflect the privilege or oppression experienced by different groups - like embittered middle-aged white individuals versus Black city residents.
  3. The rise of new conspiracy theories independent of historical events like assassinations, for instance, in the case of fireworks conspiracies.