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The backlash to America’s racial reckoning

Today, Explained

Racial Disparities, Backlash Against Protests, and Policy Implications

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The surge in anti-racism book sales by authors like Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. Kendi reflects growing awareness of racial disparities driven either by group superiority or racist policies. Efforts to promote anti-racism and recognize white privilege faced backlash, with protests being characterized as riots and President Trump calling for harsh measures like deploying the National Guard. This cultural moment not only sparks debates but also leads to various policy proposals.

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