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Editor’s Note: The Trump administration has devoted a lot of time and effort attempting to destroy the idea of diversity in government and our civil society. Many observers cite their goal is to create a “White Nationalist State” in order to ensure “White” dominance and privilege. If implemented, this will exacerbate the racial divisions in the country. Although we are a diverse nation comprising many ethnicities, one group clings to the idea of “whiteness” or “white people.” It is widely accepted that the “white identity” is a social construct and not a biological one. In order to bequeath to our children a society free of racial animus and division, we must act to correct a historical wrong. We must purge the idea of “white people,” i.e. “White” from our lexicon, and in it’s place ask Americans to embrace their hyphenated identities. For example: European-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc. or sub-sets based on country of origin, e.g. Irish-Americans, German-Americans, etc. The moral path for the country is not unlike what the Germans had to undertake in erecting laws regarding Nazism and the use of the term Nazi. The idea of “whiteness” is similarly connected historically to violence and domination. Racism will not disappear with the elimination of the idea of “whiteness” from our lexicon and discourse, but it will allow a more nuanced understanding of identity, and create the possibility of a reduction in racial hate and a more equitable society.
Political / Social
An Open Letter to Clarence Thomas. By Elie Mystal / The Nation Read more
A Trumped Up Police State Is Coming. By Radley Balko, Akela Lacy and Jessica Washington / The Intercept Briefing Podcast Read more and listen here
Stephen Miller re-emerges as an ‘untouchable’ force in Trump’s White House. By , , and
Who Gets to Be an American? By Michael Luo / The New Yorker Read more
Education
On Education, DeSantis’s Florida Paved the Way for Trump’s America. Dana Goldstein / NYT Read more
FAMU Finalist Faces Backlash Over DeSantis Ties, Lack of Experience. By , and
Black Harvard Scholars Fear Silencing Amid DEI Battle. by
World
Odious In The Oval: Trump Conspiracy Fest. By Li Zhou / HuffPost Read more
Nuclear War Avoided, Again. But Next Time? W.J. Hennigan / NYT Read more
U.S. funding halted Africa’s HIV crisis. Trump’s cuts have forced a reckoning. By Chico Harlan and Ilan Godfrey / Wash Post Read more
Ethics / Morality / Religion
Poll: American Jews overwhelmingly reject Trump and his antisemitism policies. By Yonat Shimron / RNS Read more
The Choice Between Trump Or Christ, Cruelty Or Love. By Henry Karlson / Patheos Read more
Historical / Cultural
Ibram X. Kendi Introduces Malcolm X to a New Generation.
What Would Malcolm X Say About America In 2025? By Bilal G. Morris / Newsone Read more
Country Music Is Entirely at War With Itself. Tressie McMillan Cottom / NYT Read more
Sports
Caitlin Clark says bigotry has ‘no place’ in WNBA amid probe into fans’ alleged hate comments. By James Boyd / The Athletic Read more
Magic Johnson Donates $500,000 To Xavier University. By Jovonne Ledet / BIN Read more
Jayson Tatum’s injury will transform the NBA, not just the Celtics. By Jared Weiss / The Athletic Read more
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