Racial gaslighting is when Black, Indigenous, and people of color confront the ways they have experienced racism, and an individual, group, or institution (such as the media, legal system, or government) tries to make them doubt their experience, often to maintain control, avoid taking accountability, or conduct
normalized racial abuse.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
normalized racial abuse.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Ella realized that when Bryan tried to deny her lived experiences with racism, he was subjecting her to racial gaslighting.
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023
by timelesspalace March 13, 2021
by Big Erected James October 7, 2023
Racial othering is when white people are treated as the norm, while Black, Indigenous, and people of color are treated as “different.”It stems from a phenomenon called the white default, which defines white people as the standard for behavior, appearance, and culture.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023
by Latishajane6 May 4, 2019
The preachers, pastors and community leaders who always rush out after a racially charged incident against african-americans to calm people and direct them to forgive or embrace their attackers. These individuals decide to represent all african-americans in the community, but often act hypocritically for their own benefit to establish a national profile and win influence among the african-american community for future church donations. They are noticeably absent when the violence does not have racial overtones.
Oh boy, here come the racial peacekeepers with their ridiculous speeches about Christian forgiveness after the skinhead killed 12 people. I just can't with these guys. Bible ballers, pastor pimps, pastors, preachers, community organizers, religion, church, African-American
by joecoolthefool August 24, 2015
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