An example of white supremacy in a newspaper article
White supremacy is the belief that white people are better than those of other races, making it a type of racism. It also includes actions that prevent other races from gaining power, which is known as white privilege, preserving that power for white people. The basis of white supremacy is the former erroneous belief that significant biological differences existed between people of different races. Although this belief focused heavily on the so-called Black inferiority in and around the slavery era, white supremacy historically and currently oppresses people of many races around the globe, especially indigenous peoples. Furthermore, definitions of who qualifies as white can vary.
This type of racism paved the way for racist hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), the attempt by the self-named Confederate States of America to secede from the Union, and various race riots or massacres, including that in Greenwood, Oklahoma. White supremacy has also been solidified in American legislature through laws such as those preventing Black people from owning property, voting, holding office, and marrying (either at all or those of other races). In the 20th century, Jim Crow laws, which forced racial segregation, upheld the ideology of white supremacy. While laws have changed, institutions and individuals can still promote white supremacy up to and including racist violence.
This idea is closely related to white nationalism, in which being white becomes an identity. Supporters of white nationalism may endorse overthrowing the government to uphold their power. Overlap also exists between white supremacy and racist skinheads who discriminate against Jewish people. Some Christian beliefs and doctrines also align with white supremacy. White (male) supremacy can play a role in domestic terrorism incidents such as shootings like the one in Buffalo, New York.
While Donald Trump was president, this movement gained popularity, with as many as 600 groups currently existing in the United States, members of which typically supported Trump.
Although there is disagreement about how we can dismantle white supremacy, some white supremacists eventually see the error of their ways.
All of our articles, exhibits, and events about white supremacy can be found in the archive below.
Posts Tagged ‘White Supremacy’
LA County Works to Return Manhattan Beach Property to Descendants of Black Couple White Supremacy Stole it From
LA County discusses returning land to descendants of African Americans who had it stolen from them due to racism.
Read MoreForget Dr. Seuss And Cancel Culture – The Real GOP Agenda Is Rolling Back Voting
This article covers how Republicans try to prevent black people from voting in order to stay in power.
Read MorePaul Gosar Spoke At A White Nationalist Conference. The GOP Doesn’t Care.
An active congressman recently spoke at a White Nationalist conference, seemingly without a blink of an eye on behalf of the U.S. Government.
Read MoreWe Sure Aren’t Living in a Post-Racial World: U.N. Head Says White Supremacy a ‘Transnational Threat’
Throughout its history, the United States has embraced its addiction to white supremacy and continues to export it to the rest of the world.
Read MoreFor Black Aides on Capitol Hill, Jan. 6 Brought Particular Trauma
Several of the apparel and signs shown at the January 6th Insurrections brought painful memories to Black Aides inside the capitol.
Read MoreJudge rejects request to increase Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond and issue arrest warrant
Wisconsin domestic terrorist-Kyle Rittenhouse continues to walk free after bail violation.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – BLM ad condemns White supremacy ahead of Trump impeachment trial
A new Black Lives Matter ad is calling for an end to White supremacy using footage of the January 6 Capitol riots and historic Ku Klux Klan rallies to pressure lawmakers to impeach and convict former President Donald Trump.
Read MoreDecades later, infamous Tuskegee syphilis study stirs wariness in Black community over COVID-19 vaccine
The legacy of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, in which 600 Black men with syphilis were left untreated for decades, stands front of mind for many Black residents contemplating whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreWhich Direction Now, White Folks?
The Biden administration has the task of uniting a culturally divided America, half of which has no interest in unity.
Read MoreLearning from the Failure of Reconstruction
The riot at the Capitol was reminiscent of the overthrow of Reconstruction, which was accomplished by violent assaults on elected officials. Dr. Eric Foner, an expert on the Reconstruction era, shares his analysis.
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