Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?
August 11, 2023
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Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?
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Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?
Summary
When you think about the world’s most intractable problems, racial inequality is among the most challenging. Societies have grappled not just with how to treat community members equitably in public spaces, but how to judge individuals based on qualities that extend beyond race in personal interactions. For many decades, some have pointed to “color blindness,” or treating people without regard to race or ethnicity, as the best way to promote equal opportunity. But, there are many who believe the approach downplays racial bias and silently maintains discrimination.
Arguing YES is Jamelle Bouie, Columnist for the New York Times
Arguing NO is Coleman Hughes, Host of the “Conversations with Coleman” podcast and Contributing Writer at The Free Press
Emmy Award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.
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