White Myths Black Lives:
The Roots of Racial Oppression in America
Original Program Date: June 26, 2020
This presentation, explores the roots of antiblack social, political, and economic practices in the United States. Far from the accidental consequences of a radical few, white supremacy is rooted in a systemic embrace of oppression adopted after the Civil War. Black people and white allies have fought against these practices for more than a century. This presentation will build our understanding of the myths that fuel antiblack racism and empower us to reject their crippling legacy.