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Racism White Privilege In America

Racism White Privilege In America

By: Michael Fortune
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 White privilege is defined as an unearned advantage based on race which can be observed both systemically and individually. This is the American heritage that must change. A change is on the horizon with the current pandemic and racial injustice.

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Episodes
  • The Power of Narrative_ Whiteness as the Norm

    The Power of Narrative_ Whiteness as the Norm
    Jan 10 2026
    Have you ever stopped to think about the stories we tell ourselves as a society? It turns out, the narratives that shape our understanding of the world often privilege certain experiences while sidelining others. Today, we're diving into the fascinating yet troubling idea that white experiences have been framed as the norm, the universal truth, while non-white experiences are relegated to ‘other.’Let’s start by taking a step back in time. Picture America in the 19th century, post-Civil War. The Lost Cause narrative became popular during this era, romanticizing the Confederate cause and portraying it as a noble defense of states’ rights. What’s often overlooked is how this story downplayed the brutal realities of slavery and racial oppression, embedding a skewed version of history into the fabric of our national identity. Histories were rewritten, monuments were erected, and children's textbooks taught a version of the past that celebrated white experiences while ignoring the suffering of others.

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    4 mins
  • The Roots of Racism_ How Laws Cemented White Supremacy in America

    The Roots of Racism_ How Laws Cemented White Supremacy in America
    Jan 10 2026
    We’re diving deep into a topic that has shaped the fabric of American society—white supremacy, and what many might not realize is that it wasn’t just a belief system; it was codified into law for centuries.Let’s rewind the clock to 1865, right after the Civil War. Southern states were desperate to maintain control over the newly freed African American population. Enter the Black Codes—laws designed to restrict the rights and freedoms of Black folks. These codes forced African Americans into labor arrangements resembling slavery, effectively locking them into a cycle of oppression while ensuring white dominance remained intact.

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    4 mins
  • The Hidden Roots of Wealth_ Slavery's Economic Impact and Legacy

    The Hidden Roots of Wealth_ Slavery's Economic Impact and Legacy
    Jan 10 2026
    Imagine a time where entire economies thrived on the backs of enslaved people, their suffering generating unimaginable wealth for a nation. Today, we're peeling back the layers of that painful past to understand how slavery wasn't just a grim chapter in history, but the very foundation of America’s economic prosperity and racial hierarchies.

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    3 mins
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