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Suddenly, Racism is Back in Vogue: The N-Word is Allowed, and I’m Not Allowed to Complain About It
This shift is evident in the normalization of racist rhetoric, the erosion of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the implementation of policies that disproportionately harm marginalized communities.
3 min readNov 20, 2024
Suddenly, Racism is Back in Vogue: The N-Word is Allowed, and I’m Not Allowed to Complain About It
The re-election of Donald Trump in 2024 has precipitated a troubling regression in social justice and a resurgence of racial inequities in the United States.
This shift is evident in the normalization of racist rhetoric, the erosion of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the implementation of policies that disproportionately harm marginalized communities.
The Normalization of Hate Speech
Trump’s 2024 campaign was marked by increasingly divisive and dehumanizing language.
At a rally in Madison Square Garden, speakers made crude and racist insults, including derogatory remarks about Puerto Ricans and other minority groups. Such…
