This series of posts goes deeper into political theory of race by highlighting some of the key arguments and concepts from philosopher Charles Mills’ book The Racial Contract. In it, Mills argues that global white supremacy is a political system that provides a structure of formal and informal rule, socioeconomic privilege, and norms for the … Continue reading Epistemologies of Ignorance
Month: June 2020
The Racial Contract
Charles W. Mills This series of posts goes deeper into political theory of race by highlighting some of the key arguments and concepts from philosopher Charles Mills’ book The Racial Contract. In it, Mills argues that global white supremacy is a political system that provides a structure of formal and informal rule, socioeconomic privilege, and … Continue reading The Racial Contract
Philosophy of Race Reading List
Education is crucial to dismantling white supremacy. In the wake of current events, many folks are turning to books to continue to educate themselves on race, resistance, anti-blackness, and white privilege. Of course, I want you to read How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi, and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo. But as … Continue reading Philosophy of Race Reading List
Backing Up the Frontlines
Atlanta and the nation have reached a boiling point. I have participated in many social justice demonstrations over the years and was feeling some guilt that I was not out in the streets this week putting my feet to pavement in support of black lives. But pandemic, parenting, and other factors complicate my own and … Continue reading Backing Up the Frontlines