The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. The history of racist ideas in America shows listeners why they feel how they feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited, exposing the many insidious forms of racist ideas, and provides ways listeners can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.
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