https://contemporaryracism.org/135802/the-struggle-is-real/ An academic blog about whiteness, implicit bias, and systemic racism Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:07:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://contemporaryracism.org/135802/the-struggle-is-real/comment-page-1/#comment-1129 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:07:33 +0000 https://contemporaryracism.org/?p=135802#comment-1129 Your post made me think back to how the reason why Black people specifically are seen as less than after all the “work” done to ensure that we were now equal is due to the fact when they were brought to this country, they weren’t seen as human. Never have been. And due to this hard truth, it’s easy for White people to associate Black people and other People of Color with heinous acts without any basis on why they think the way they do. In their eyes it’s just “look at their skin, isn’t it obvious that they did it?”

]]> https://contemporaryracism.org/135802/the-struggle-is-real/comment-page-1/#comment-1100 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:08:23 +0000 https://contemporaryracism.org/?p=135802#comment-1100 When reading your post, it was interesting to read about the historical context of racial bias in the U.S., particularly the connection to the legacy of slavery as well as the Black Codes. It’s definitely important to recognize that these problems are deeply rooted and continue to influence society today. Not only this, but your emphasis on the need for open conversations and awareness was accurate. I appreciated the call to action that highlighted the importance of supporting initiatives and working actively to change prejudiced views. It’s never enough to just be aware of the problem; individuals should actively want to engage in addressing it. This post is a really valuable reminder of the work that still needs to be done to create a more equitable and just society.

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