r/BlackPeopleTwitter • u/limitlesshippo • Dec 05 '16

Gotta Catch em all

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u/concreteaware Dec 06 '16

Good point. I'm trying to develop a thesis to support why she's indeed a racist with a variety of sources to support the (obvious) claim. I can't just say "listen to one of her segments for a few minutes."

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '16

true true, you're right, hard proof is required vs. "look it up yourself" cuz thats kinda lazy arguing.

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u/concreteaware Dec 06 '16

Right? But, I think /u/arrowheadflask probably hit the nail on the head about debating the alt-right. It's probably a useless cause :\

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u/Nkredyble ☑️ Dec 06 '16 edited Dec 06 '16

If you're serious about it, look up a book called "Racism Without Racists" by Eduardo Bonilla Silva. It explores the fallacies of a post racial society, the inherent Racism of 'colorblind' ideologies, and the current frames of racism used by those like Tomi to maintain racist structures and beliefs in a society where being overtly racist is no longer socially acceptable. Arguments are empirically supported as well. Focus on chapters 1 and 3 to start.

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u/concreteaware Dec 06 '16

Thank you so much! I'm adding this to my library order list.

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u/Lowefforthumor Dec 06 '16

Thx for the suggestion! Adding to my wishlist.