Defining Neo-Racism and Its Controversies

The term 'neo-racism' is complex and charged, with specific instances such as a speech expressing violent fantasies towards white people being considered neo-racist. The controversy surrounding the term extends to the changing definition of racism, with some arguing that racism equals prejudice plus power, and therefore, black people cannot be racist. However, this perspective contradicts the philosophy of the civil rights movement, as exemplified by Martin Luther King Jr.'s warnings about the dangers of black supremacy. The discussion around neo-racism is further fueled by studies showing the concerning acceptance of racist ideas among college students, as well as the shifting societal views on what constitutes racism.