What A Day The Court’s Willful Ignorance And Our Racial Caste System
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Jun 10, 2025 Brando Simeo Starkey, author of "Their Accomplices Wore Robes," dives into the Supreme Court's role in maintaining a racial caste system that keeps Black Americans disadvantaged. He challenges the traditional framework of discrimination, calling for a shift to an anti-caste perspective. The discussion also critiques recent political narratives around race, highlighting the media's diminishing focus on critical conversations since 2020. Starkey advocates for understanding the intricate dynamics of racial injustice to foster more effective change.
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Court's Role in Racial Caste
- The Supreme Court's reliance on a discrimination framework misses the point of systemic racial hierarchy.
- This court's willful ignorance helps maintain Black Americans at the bottom of the racial caste system.
Racial Caste System Defined
- The racial caste system confines Black Americans from birth to death through laws and social norms.
- Caste preservationists support this hierarchy, while caste abolitionists seek to destroy it.
Trinity of Anti-Caste Amendments
- The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments together protect freedom from caste, not just discrimination.
- Viewing these as an "anti-caste" trinity offers a deeper understanding than the typical anti-discrimination perspective.