Whatever you’ve been up to during this generation’s civil rights movement — whether out on the streets or diligently contacting your city council — it’s likely you’ve encountered one phrase over and over: systemic racism.
Since the horrific police killing of George Floyd, the determination of protesters in Minneapolis and around the country helped to unlock a moment of intense, inspiring reckoning on racial injustice, anti-Blackness, and police violence in the U.S., fueling interest in understanding how racism operates on a systemic scale.
For some, the phrase’s meaning (and lived reality) is well-known, while others are just beginning to familiarize themselves with the importance of conceptualizing racism in this way. But despite its reiteration at rallies, on social media, and in conversations with peers, you might still need an explainer to really unpack its meaning. Read more...
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