The Failed Rehabilitation of "White Supremacy Culture"
ymeskhout.substack.com
Back in the 2020’s polarizing summer of rage, there was a moment of outrage that was uncharacteristically unifying: The Smithsonian’s “White Culture” infographic. As I wrote at the time, the lessons imparted by this purportedly “anti-racist” infographic are virtually indistinguishable from what real life white supremacists would argue. The List immediately offended everyone and
Excellent piece, but there is one important detail people are mistaken about when talking about the Smithsonian's reaction to the pushback they got. They removed the pretty poster, but they actually still do promote the "White Supremacy" ideas in that poster that they claimed they no longer subscribe to. It's just hidden away in a less pretty format. See for yourself, right here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/resources?search_api_fulltext=tema
Haven't watched yet, about to, but as a guess I wonder if Grim is going for the "let them hang themselves" approach. I also look for some read meat, but if you have enough confidence in your audience they can come away with the understanding that the guest couldn't explain their position.
Excellent piece, but there is one important detail people are mistaken about when talking about the Smithsonian's reaction to the pushback they got. They removed the pretty poster, but they actually still do promote the "White Supremacy" ideas in that poster that they claimed they no longer subscribe to. It's just hidden away in a less pretty format. See for yourself, right here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/resources?search_api_fulltext=tema
I couldn't get through the podcast. It was not enlightening at all
Haven't watched yet, about to, but as a guess I wonder if Grim is going for the "let them hang themselves" approach. I also look for some read meat, but if you have enough confidence in your audience they can come away with the understanding that the guest couldn't explain their position.