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Default Person
- Growing up in a homogenous white town, John Biewen saw himself as the default person.
- Other races were perceived as deviations from the norm, illustrating the normalization of whiteness.
Touching Hair
- As a child, John Biewen touched a Black classmate's hair out of curiosity.
- This seemingly innocent act, common among white children, highlights the early racialization he now recognizes as harmful.
Journalism's Blind Spot
- Journalists, including Biewen, often focus on people of color when reporting on race.
- This approach overlooks the role of white supremacy as the core issue, treating it as a peripheral problem rather than a central one.