The Murder Of James Byrd, Jr

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The murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas is a wake up call for all who believe that America is a color blind society. Byrd, an African American, was brutally killed by three whites. The murder was racially motivated, which proves that white racism still exists in America.
White racism is synonymous with white supremacy.

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"The murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas is a wake up call for all who believe that America is a color blind society. Byrd, an African American, was brutally killed by three whites. The murder was racially motivated, which proves that white racism still exists in America.
White racism is synonymous with white supremacy. Such racism is not just individualistic, it is systemic. White supremacy describes the power differential between whites and people of color. Whites control the majority of wealth and resources in America and enjoy distinct privileges by virtue of their race. In the words of one white educator, "As we grow up, Whites become aware that we tend to have more than people of color, and we learn to accept and justify our own position" (Sleeter 6). The justification for white racism is based on ..."

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