when white people invented blackface it was to insult, mock, belittle and dehumanize black people who they already did not believe to be human. that is its origin. for white people to continue to put on blackface despite its origin and despite the immense pain, hurt, oppression and feelings of dehumanization black people have expressed concerning it, it is a clear sign of utter disrespect, ignorance and pure racial hatred. both on the part of those who put on blackface AND the part of those who would defend those who do.
This share is a lot of food for thought, sharer even included readings. I will explore the readings. I agree with the idea of this construct of whiteness as being superior, and a zero sum game. It is a perspective the world has been bathing in & you see it's destructive effects globally. It doesn’t have to stay this way, we can collectively defeat this mindset but it will take a critical mass of people being willing to do the intellectual, emotional, political and economic work. It's also important to note that the critical mass must be made up of both white and POCs in order to do the proper dismantling. Black people cannot continue to be saddled exclusively with the burden of this correction. My fear is we will never get to that critical mass, I very much hope I am wrong about this, & the critical mass will be achieved; God I hope so.
Capitalism has spent decades, if not centuries, trying to make us all believe that rich folks are the best of us.. That they are the most moral, the most hardworking, the most loyal, the most kind, the most intelligent, the most everything; all the while they’re usually the worst. Meanwhile some of the actual kindest people you will find in the world have the least.
Frightening. Must continue to be reposted all over this country . This is who we are? Are we happy with this reflection? Don't run from it stand and face it honestly!
So very Christ-like right? The oh so religious GOP doing exactly what Jesus would do.
when white people invented blackface it was to insult, mock, belittle and dehumanize black people who they already did not believe to be human. that is its origin. for white people to continue to put on blackface despite its origin and despite the immense pain, hurt, oppression and feelings of dehumanization black people have expressed concerning it, it is a clear sign of utter disrespect, ignorance and pure racial hatred. both on the part of those who put on blackface AND the part of those who would defend those who do.