Racial apathy is a form of emotional neglect toward Black, Indigenous, and people of color rooted in the biased belief that we do not feel pain. When people are viewed as "less human", it becomes easier to neglect their pain.
Source: Racial Wellness, by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Source: Racial Wellness, by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
The way the media view wars, disasters, and viruses in predominantly white areas as more worthy of media coverage than those affecting areas where communities of color reside is a clear sign of racial apathy.
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023