Does Color Blindness Perpetuate Racism?
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The Colorblind Position on Race Consciousness
Jamil: Justice Thomas wrote a 53 page concurring opinion in which he asserted several times that the Constitution itself is colorblind. He also took issue with some of the liberal justices who were essentially arguing your position, Jamil says. "A contrary, myopic worldview, based on individual skin color to the total exclusion of their personal choices, is nothing short of racial determinism" Coleman: I don't think it's a fair dichotomy. Everyone acknowledges even 150 years ago, that exceptional individuals can make their way and find success. But what do we do about group inequality? We can perceive not just individual differences and talent, like group inequalities that are tied to a very well-established
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