Racism 101: Are you a Racist?

We’ve talked about the fact that the Dictionary definition for the word Racism was coined in 1907. Silly me, I thought that would be enough to make racists stop using it as a reference point. That was just plain old head in the sand thinking on my part. I have another idea. I’m sure that the only thing you racists need is perspective, right? 

Along with the word Racism being defined, here are some other things that were happening in the year 1907:

• Ever heard of Will Banks?
• How about how Oklahoma changed lynching from being a punishment for criminals to being a WAY TO KEEP BLACK PEOPLE FROM HAVING POLITICAL RIGHTS (No really, that was the reason they gave) 
• Let’s not forget the Natives
• We don’t want to forget the Asians either

No, you’re right. There is not one single reason to have concern or a second thought as to why THAT word being defined at THAT TIME could be a problem.

Here’s the deal. From here on out, I will decide that anyone that uses the Dictionary’s definition of racism is either typing their justification AT an actual Klan rally or is so whitewashed that they are driving the bus on the way TO the Klan rally.