4 chapters across the catalog
In a second clip from Joy Reid's show, Kimberly Crenshaw denies that CRT is being taught in K-12 schools, calling the controversy a "boogeyman." The hosts note a shift in terminology from "Black and Brown" or "People of Color" to "Dark Folks," suggesting that activists are constantly rebranding to maintain a sense of urgency and to include a broader range of non-white immigrant groups.
The term "passing" is noted for its contemporary use in the transgender community to describe individuals who are recognized as their identified gender without their history being known. This is compared to racial passing, though the social celebration of the two differs. The conversation explores the complexities of self-identification in modern society.
The term "people of color" is criticized as a tool to lump non-white groups together into a manageable, less important ball. Radio host Russ Parr is highlighted for his use of a stereotypical Asian character named Mei Ling, which is presented as an example of hypocrisy regarding racial sensitivity in media. The discussion explores how terminology like "colored people" versus "people of color" is used to maintain specific political structures.
A clip from Macalester College features students and faculty debating the applicability of the "people of color" label. The discussion explores whether the term "non-white" prioritizes whiteness as the norm or if "people of color" is simply the most recognized term for creating unity. One host rejects both labels in favor of "American," expressing a general resistance to trendy sociopolitical terminology.
