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Summary

The article discusses the fear of systematic white supremacy among Black people and the importance of acknowledging this fear to develop strategic responses.

Abstract

The text emphasizes that systematic white supremacy poses a significant threat to Black individuals globally, particularly to Foundational Black Americans. It addresses the tendency of some Black people to deny the reality of white supremacy to avoid confronting their fear. The article suggests that honesty about these fears is crucial for creating solutions and moving from a place of fear to one of strategic action. It cites Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, who encouraged honesty in addressing fears related to white supremacy. The piece also includes a call to action for Black people to admit their fears and start understanding the mechanisms of systematic white supremacy to counteract it effectively.

Opinions

  • Systematic white supremacy is identified as the greatest threat to Black people worldwide.
  • Some Black people engage in denial to escape the fear of dealing with white supremacy.
  • Dr. Frances Cress Welsing is referenced for her insights on the importance of being honest about the fear of white supremacy.
  • The article advocates for Black people to acknowledge their fear as a necessary step towards finding solutions.
  • Understanding how systematic white supremacy functions is seen as a way to shift from operating out of fear to operating with strategic intent.

RACISM

Black People Are Terrified of White Supremacy

And it’s okay to admit that

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Systematic white supremacy is the greatest threat to Foundational Black Americans and Black people all over the world.

A lot of Black people get into this denial of white supremacy and play with reality. They will go out of their way to alleviate the reality of dealing with the fear that they have for dealing with systematic white supremacy.

Our beloved ancestor Dr. Frances Cress Welsing even talked about being honest about how we feel and how we will deal with white supremacy in our position and she said how a lot of Black people are scared.

I think it’s time for Black folks to come to terms and admit that we’re afraid.

And that is okay to admit it. If you’re scared, say your scared. Once you start admitting the truth, then you’ll start producing solutions. White supremacy is a scary thing. But once you start to understand how systematic white supremacy works and the function and the results from it, you won’t operate of fear, you’ll operate out of strategy.

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