"We haven't told the full story of what it has cost this entire country," he says. "If we create equity, then i'm going to be back and coach. I don't want that. I'm going to lose." White Americans typically compare their lot to people of color,. And so in other words, if their school has more resources, in a way, their child's school is almost like a first class school. But our side, when we only talk about racism as something that's good for white people, are kind of like helping out a little.
Presenting a sneak peek of Pushkin’s newest show, Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi. On Be Antiracist, Dr. Kendi discusses policies and practices that sustain injustice in our society, and how we can dismantle racism to build a just, equitable world. To kick off the season, Malcolm called up Dr. Kendi for a conversation on racism, bridging divides, and the power of podcasting. Stay tuned after their conversation for an excerpt of an upcoming episode featuring economic and social policy expert Heather C. McGhee. Dr. Kendi and McGhee discuss the “zero sum” world view, and what racism really costs us as a society. To hear more Be Antiracist, visit http://podcasts.pushkin.fm/gladwellkendi
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