“...After all, acknowledging unfairness then calls decent people forth to correct those injustices. And since most persons are at their core, decent folks, the need to ignore evidence of injustice is powerful: To do otherwise would force whites to either push for change (which they would perceive as against their interests) or live consciously as hypocrites who speak of freedom and opportunity but perpetuate a system of inequality. The irony of American history is the tendency of good white Americanas to presume racial innocence. Ignorance of how we are shaped racially is the first sign of privilege. In other words. It is a privilege to ignore the consequences of race in America.”
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Tim Wise
Tim Wise (born October 4, 1968) is one of America's most prominent anti-racism activists, writers, and public speakers. He is renowned for his incisive critiques of white privilege and systemic racism. Through his lectures, books, and media appearances, Wise has become a leading voice in American discussions about race and social justice. His influential book "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son" has been widely used in university anti-racism education programs. more
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