White supremacy is normalized from "summary" of I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
The insidious nature of white supremacy is that it has become so ingrained in our society that it is often overlooked or dismissed as just the way things are. It has seeped into every aspect of our lives, from our institutions to our interpersonal relationships, shaping the way we see ourselves and others. This normalization of white supremacy makes it difficult for people to recognize and challenge its harmful effects. From a young age, we are exposed to messages that reinforce the idea that whiteness is the standard of beauty, intelligence, and success. These messages are everywhere, from the media we consume to the history we are taught in school. As a result, many people internalize these beliefs, consciously or unconsciously, and perpetuate them through their words and actions. White supremacy is not just about individual acts of racism; it is a system of power that privileges whiteness at the expense of people of color. This system is maintained through laws, policies, and cultural norms that uphold white dominance ...
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