We are not effectively talking about race, and it is literally killing Black people. Even though Race is a social construct, it still impacts our systems and makes a difference in how we experience the world. The more we continue to not talk about race and racism in an effective and actionable way, the more Black people will continue to die.
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How is it that peaceful protests by Black and Brown people are seen as a threat, whereas armed and rowdy protests by whites are something we applaud? When it comes to protest, white privilege is when a white person with a gun charging a police officer is viewed as non-threatening, whereas a black person, unarmed, with a bag of skittles is perceived as a “thug” who needs to be taken down and apprehended. Unfortunately, this is America…and it has been the ways of America throughout history.
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COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been dubbed “the great equalizer” because this is a moment when everyone, everywhere in the world is impacted. No one is exempt. However, this pandemic has amplified the ugly truth about how unequal things truly are, particularly in the United States. The coronavirus is shining a bright light on the many systemic inequities that exist in Black and Latinx communities.
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The Super Bowl halftime performance by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira was the first time two Latinas ever headlined the event together. There were myriad reactions to the performance, from people who absolutely loved it, to those who thought it was over the top and distasteful. I do have to wonder if the criticism would have been the same if it were two white female performers…but that’s a post for another day. These two women unapologetically shared their vast Latin heritage with the approximately 103 million viewers watching.
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The University of Missouri’s (Mizzou) Athletic Department tweeted pictures celebrating the diversity of their student athletes and staff. The intent behind the campaign was to showcase personal information about the students and why they are “more than a student athlete.” The problem with the post was the very different messaging chosen for Black athletes versus white athletes.
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