@karmaprada Sorry, this going to be long.
It is because of the Critical Race Theory (CRT). According to CRT, people who are systemically discriminated against (minorities) could never be racist towards people who benefit from the system (majorities).
It also says that people who benefit from the system are inherently racist no-matter what. No ‘redemption’ from it, only condemnation. A white baby would be considered racist by this definition.
I really don’t agree with CRT, but I do agree that the American System does benefit me (I’m white/white-passing).
Personally, I believe there are two forms of Racism. The first is Systemic; the American system is prone to being bias towards white/white-passing people, and bias against POC and minorities. This is a HUGE issue that will take some time to dismantle and restructure, but it is a very possible undertaking. The second form is Interpersonal; the racism and bias we exhibit within personal relationships or small communities (school, workplace, neighborhoods, towns).
We (white/white-passing) have the responsibility of using our privilege to manage Interpersonal Racism we see on a small scale. We ALSO have a chance to use it against the System, though it’ll take a group effort.
Thanks all I really have to say on the subject ;;
