Myth: Black People Are Poor Due to Poor Spending Habits
Wealth disparity and the income gap between African Americans and white Americans are not the result of Blacks not taking […]
National mythology
Myth: Black Men are Mass-incarcerated Because They Commit More Crimes, Not Because America’s Criminal Legal System is Racist
Shapiro’s arguments suggest that America has overcome its history of racism through a mere stroke of a pen—completely ignoring the
Myth: Black Americans Should Be Thankful for Slavery Because, Without It, Black Americans Would Be Swinging From Trees in Africa
Conservative pundit Dinesh D’Souza has said that he wishes Blacks would appreciate what slavery has done for them. “Did America
Myth: Slavery was in the past: Black Americans Should Just Get Over It!
When the topic of slavery arises in Black discourse, the retort often echoes, “just forget it.” During an episode of
Myth: But What About Black on Black Crime?
As the protests against police brutality rage on, the tiresome and fatigued debate resounds yet again: “What about Black-on-Black crime?”
Myth: Affirmative Action is Responsible for Unqualified and Incompetent African Americans Being in Positions of Power
Conservatives often complain about Affirmative Action and diversity and inclusion policies. They believe it puts unqualified or incompetent individuals, especially
Myth: Teaching Blacks About Racism Against Black Instills a Victim Mentality
A fter all the evidence is given that refutes the claims we’ve heard and discussed throughout this book, what pundits
Myth: Structural Racism is Just a Thing of the Past and is No Longer a Significant Force Holding Black Americans Back.
Many conservatives subscribe to the myth of American exceptionalism. This is the belief that America is the greatest expression of
Myth: Other People Were Discriminated Against, but Rose Above It. Why Can’t Blacks do the same?
One of the most condescending comparisons is to suggest that African Americans have not made progress like immigrants in America.