Inherent Racism On Display by Republicans in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearings -
Conservative Republicans, including our own Texas Governor Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz, continue to object to all discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion as lies designed to convince Americans that we are an inherently racist nation…
Inherent Racism On Display by Republicans in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearings -
Conservative Republicans, including our own Texas Governor Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz, continue to object to all discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion as lies designed to convince Americans that we are an inherently racist nation not just historically but today as well. Then they put that inherent racism on display continually in legislation they propose and pass, and this week in their shameful performance in the questioning of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings.
It was an embarrassment to watch Republican performative questioning and comments during this week’s confirmation hearings. Add to this such outrages as Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun opining publicly in an interview this week that “the question of permitting interracial marriage should be left up to individual states.” Republican racism and white supremacist tendencies on public display. Instead of worrying about CRT being taught in public schools we should immediately begin teaching it along with classes in Constitutional Law in both houses of Congress.
For the benefit of those who do not recognize the evidence of systemic racism in American society not simply historically but today, I strongly suggest checking the resources available through the Urban Institute here:
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. They are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, the Urban Institute has delivered facts that inspire solutions. Their Mission: To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.
We have significant and deeply embedded systemic, inherent racism in American society. Failing to acknowledge and confront that reality serves only to perpetuate it. That is morally wrong and weakens us as a nation and diminishes us as a society.
So here are my own thoughts on inherent racism in America stated briefly. Inherent, systemic racism has and continues to exist in America. We must, not just should, but must recognize that, it is a moral imperative. Inherent, systemic racism is morally wrong. Should we be pursuing, teaching, and stressing diversity, equity, and inclusion training and teaching efforts? Yes. To whom should we be teaching it? Everyone, everywhere, everyday. Today would be a great day to start, tomorrow would be good if we need time to organize and prepare the lessons. When should we start that training for youngsters? My own view is preschool and daycare is not too early to put it in practice, habits and attitudes are formed early in children. Are there any groups requiring special attention and remedial education in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? Well … do you really want my opinion on that question? … OK, for all those who may think this is not their problem but only is something others suffer, everyone is part of the problem and no one is exempt. If you do not recognize that reality, you are part of the problem. Until we all recognize that truth and commit to addressing it we will not make progress addressing it. Every time I hear someone say, “I am not a racist …”. My thought is yes, you are and not realizing it is a part of the problem. Allowing the existence of inherent, systemic racism to continue to exist without acknowledging its existence and working to overcome it makes us all a part of the problem.
Inherent Racism On Display by Republicans in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearings -
Conservative Republicans, including our own Texas Governor Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz, continue to object to all discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion as lies designed to convince Americans that we are an inherently racist nation not just historically but today as well. Then they put that inherent racism on display continually in legislation they propose and pass, and this week in their shameful performance in the questioning of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearings.
It was an embarrassment to watch Republican performative questioning and comments during this week’s confirmation hearings. Add to this such outrages as Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun opining publicly in an interview this week that “the question of permitting interracial marriage should be left up to individual states.” Republican racism and white supremacist tendencies on public display. Instead of worrying about CRT being taught in public schools we should immediately begin teaching it along with classes in Constitutional Law in both houses of Congress.
For the benefit of those who do not recognize the evidence of systemic racism in American society not simply historically but today, I strongly suggest checking the resources available through the Urban Institute here:
https://www.urban.org/features/structural-racism-america
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. They are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, the Urban Institute has delivered facts that inspire solutions. Their Mission: To open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.
We have significant and deeply embedded systemic, inherent racism in American society. Failing to acknowledge and confront that reality serves only to perpetuate it. That is morally wrong and weakens us as a nation and diminishes us as a society.
So here are my own thoughts on inherent racism in America stated briefly. Inherent, systemic racism has and continues to exist in America. We must, not just should, but must recognize that, it is a moral imperative. Inherent, systemic racism is morally wrong. Should we be pursuing, teaching, and stressing diversity, equity, and inclusion training and teaching efforts? Yes. To whom should we be teaching it? Everyone, everywhere, everyday. Today would be a great day to start, tomorrow would be good if we need time to organize and prepare the lessons. When should we start that training for youngsters? My own view is preschool and daycare is not too early to put it in practice, habits and attitudes are formed early in children. Are there any groups requiring special attention and remedial education in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? Well … do you really want my opinion on that question? … OK, for all those who may think this is not their problem but only is something others suffer, everyone is part of the problem and no one is exempt. If you do not recognize that reality, you are part of the problem. Until we all recognize that truth and commit to addressing it we will not make progress addressing it. Every time I hear someone say, “I am not a racist …”. My thought is yes, you are and not realizing it is a part of the problem. Allowing the existence of inherent, systemic racism to continue to exist without acknowledging its existence and working to overcome it makes us all a part of the problem.
“Inherent, systemic racism has and continues to exist in America.”
Correct.