It’s been a while since we last talked about anti-racism and Critical Race Theory. The ballad of Jodi Shaw continues and now it has a remix with a long-awaited rap verse. But the conversation has expanded far beyond Jodi and her musical tastes. Critical Race Theory has now entered the sphere of public policy with several Republican states passing laws or in the process of passing laws that would ban teaching it in schools. There is a
After reading this I just wanna go ahead and quit now, lol. I'm never going to be as smart or as eloquent as you. I learned a ton in this piece (I never knew any of the Straussian business), and what I DID know already was explained far more clearly in this post, so from now on I'm just going to direct people here. On the other hand - I have had a lot of individual discussions with people about this, and about how "CRT" is being taught, and what I'm finding is that I was actually pretty spot on about what I've been thinking about on my own, and that this sentiment is actually pretty widely shared. Really, we need to start enacting some change around this PRONTO before Jodi Shaw starts to clone herself.
hey, i really appreciated this piece. it seems like you really made an effort to present the conservative problem with CRT in a way that helped me not demonize them, but see them as people who (for negative problematic reasons for sure) liked the simpler world they imagine we had back in the day. yes, whiter, but also, a world where universal virtues could be leaned on and believed in. where men could feel reassured by being Head of Household, disciplinarian expecting to be obeyed, boss at work, etc. nothing much is reassuring to white men these days, it's understandable they turn every stone to find reasons to restore what will never come back. our eyes are open. that this historical fiction is fiction is a problem, that the only part of it that isn't fiction is that it's based on remembrance of/hunger for a society in which white people continue into the future being at the helm, of advantage, societal definition, etc. is also a problem. i'm glad you take a step into criticism of CRT, let's hear more about how much more effective it might be for our future to focus on the nexus of disadvantage that was built into the constitution vis a vis a majority of white citizens as well as all black citizens...
Another article to make us think ... continue to educate on this topic... What are they ( some white folks and racist conservatives); afraid of? America was founded on racist principles... Native Americans and minorities help build this Country... Why is it that when it's time, to tell the truth, folks work hard to dispel actual events, so they can look good... How do you bury the fact that Native Americans were here and extended their hand to share their resources, culture, and land, only to have it all taken away and stolen from them? Why make up lies that make you look good while blasting what actually happened as a true part of History? FEAR!!! I believe they fear becoming the minority... What happened to black people will happen to them; I say leave history as it was and show how America has grown. When we were fighting for our human rights as black folks we used to say His story is not our story, (history ) and should never be repeated, and many black people sought ways to bridge gaps made by folks who wish them harm, only to have them come into our communities to destroy us... Black Wall Street is a very good example, 300 people murdered and their homes and businesses were destroyed and white America said nothing... Did nothing!! “Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”
– James Bryant Conant (an American chemist) “Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” ― Roy T. Bennett
After reading this I just wanna go ahead and quit now, lol. I'm never going to be as smart or as eloquent as you. I learned a ton in this piece (I never knew any of the Straussian business), and what I DID know already was explained far more clearly in this post, so from now on I'm just going to direct people here. On the other hand - I have had a lot of individual discussions with people about this, and about how "CRT" is being taught, and what I'm finding is that I was actually pretty spot on about what I've been thinking about on my own, and that this sentiment is actually pretty widely shared. Really, we need to start enacting some change around this PRONTO before Jodi Shaw starts to clone herself.
Also, that "rap" - I... oh dear.
hey, i really appreciated this piece. it seems like you really made an effort to present the conservative problem with CRT in a way that helped me not demonize them, but see them as people who (for negative problematic reasons for sure) liked the simpler world they imagine we had back in the day. yes, whiter, but also, a world where universal virtues could be leaned on and believed in. where men could feel reassured by being Head of Household, disciplinarian expecting to be obeyed, boss at work, etc. nothing much is reassuring to white men these days, it's understandable they turn every stone to find reasons to restore what will never come back. our eyes are open. that this historical fiction is fiction is a problem, that the only part of it that isn't fiction is that it's based on remembrance of/hunger for a society in which white people continue into the future being at the helm, of advantage, societal definition, etc. is also a problem. i'm glad you take a step into criticism of CRT, let's hear more about how much more effective it might be for our future to focus on the nexus of disadvantage that was built into the constitution vis a vis a majority of white citizens as well as all black citizens...
No one wants to be wrong. No one wants to relinquish control. No one wants to share their shit.
So I ask..."Who really cares to save a world in despair"
https://youtu.be/FEA-m4kibzM
Another article to make us think ... continue to educate on this topic... What are they ( some white folks and racist conservatives); afraid of? America was founded on racist principles... Native Americans and minorities help build this Country... Why is it that when it's time, to tell the truth, folks work hard to dispel actual events, so they can look good... How do you bury the fact that Native Americans were here and extended their hand to share their resources, culture, and land, only to have it all taken away and stolen from them? Why make up lies that make you look good while blasting what actually happened as a true part of History? FEAR!!! I believe they fear becoming the minority... What happened to black people will happen to them; I say leave history as it was and show how America has grown. When we were fighting for our human rights as black folks we used to say His story is not our story, (history ) and should never be repeated, and many black people sought ways to bridge gaps made by folks who wish them harm, only to have them come into our communities to destroy us... Black Wall Street is a very good example, 300 people murdered and their homes and businesses were destroyed and white America said nothing... Did nothing!! “Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.”
– James Bryant Conant (an American chemist) “Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Solidarity Forever!!