In order to achieve full reparations, we need to reconstruct media systems built on violence, specifically anti-Black violence.
Juneteenth
In order to fully realize the promise of Juneteenth, historian Yohuru Williams says we need to move beyond symbolism to doing the hard work of addressing structural racism.
The same ethical failing that allowed White people to enslave Africans continues today with indifference to continued Black suffering. It’s time to say “enough.”
Observances and paid holidays alone can’t fix the problems caused by White supremacy.
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