The Enduring Pandemic of Racism: A Call to Confront Humanity's Deepest Crisis
https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaah R acism has plagued humanity for centuries, with countless cases—many still hidden from public view—occurring worldwide. Referring to racism as an outbreak, or even a pandemic , is not an exaggeration. The ongoing chant from anti-racism advocates that this issue has outlasted and surpassed other pandemics should shake us from our complacency, reminding us of the countless individuals who have suffered and been oppressed under the unrelenting burden of racism. Indeed, this claim holds truth, as racism has persisted throughout human history, unresolved by global leaders who have often failed to address it with the urgency it demands. Some argue that the destructive power of racism has outpaced even the most aggressive pandemics, including the recent COVID-19 crisis. The malignant force of racism has terrorized, weakened, and torn apart the fabric of humanity, specifically targeting Black communities and minority groups. Its impact on society ...