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How White People Benefit from Racism with Tracie McMillan

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Unpacking Systemic Racism and White Privilege

The chapter critically examines the concept of racism from the perspective of white individuals, uncovering how beliefs of colorblindness and sympathy can uphold systemic advantages for white people. It explores the 'white bonus' in financial gains, intertwining personal experiences of inherited wealth with historical racial privileges. Discussions delve into the impact of intergenerational wealth disparities, discriminatory government policies, and evolving attitudes towards social welfare programs.

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