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The Fifth Column

#442 - In Defense of Colorblindness (w/ Coleman Hughes)

Feb 11, 2024
Coleman Hughes, author of The End of Race Politics, discusses his book with the hosts. They explore the concept of colorblindness and challenge the assumption that racism is the cause of all disparities. They also critique public naming and shaming on social media, discuss the consequences of unfounded accusations, and touch on topics like the Republican Party meltdown and the importance of free speech. A meandering conversation on selective enforcement, college admissions, and politics adds humor to the podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • The concept of colorblindness should be rescued and defined as treating people without regard to race.
  • Neo-racism, which sees race as crucial and promotes constant interruption of racism, departs from the civil rights movement's ideals.

Deep dives

The book argues for a colorblind America

Coleman Hughes explores the concept of colorblindness and its evolution over time. He emphasizes the importance of rescuing colorblindness as a wise philosophy and defining it as treating people without regard to race.

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