Tag Archives: critical race theory

Ignoring history’s color-based atrocities devalues people of color

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Steve Simms

To downplay, deny, or hide atrocities that were done to people because of their color, is to devalue all who look like them. To be unwilling to openly tell and expose the full truth about the people who suffered race-based … Continue reading →

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Common sense concepts about race break with traditional thinking

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Steve Simms

No skin color is a reason for shame nor a badge of honor. Skin color’s just a physical characteristic like the shape of a hand. Physical differences (like skin color) obviously exist, but the concept of different races is a … Continue reading →

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Is this CRT possible (Compassionate Racial Togetherness)?

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Steve Simms

The belief that our racist past has been fully dealt with is an illusion that causes America much pain and confusion. It’s time to take a compassionate and critical approach to the theory of race that was widely taught and … Continue reading →

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When skin color doesn’t matter (race theory will be meaningless)

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Steve Simms

Skin color shouldn’t matter but how we treat people always matters. Skin color is a mere, superficial physical characteristic, but humans have sure made it an emotional big deal and used it to intentionally divide people. When we’re distracted by … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to be critical of your race theory, but . . .

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Steve Simms

Guilt or pride for things done before you were born is illogical; being honest about them isn’t. America’s moved beyond a history of intentional racism promoting, to racism denying. That’s progress. Now we need racism healing. Talking about race isn’t … Continue reading →

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I grew up being taught BRT (Benevolent Race Theory) not Critical Race Theory

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Steve Simms

I grew up in Arkansas. There an elementary school taught me what I now call BRT (Benevolent Race Theory): that slavery was kind, paternal, and civilizing for slaves. It was a distorted view of race that took me years to … Continue reading →

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Is this racism?

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Steve Simms

Racism? A few days ago I was having a conversation with a white woman. When several young black guys walked by, she said, “They make me uncomfortable.” I asked, “Who? “She said, “They might grab my purse.” I said, “Anybody … Continue reading →

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The idea of a human color hierarchy is a myth

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

My fellow human beings, thru all their struggles and faults, have beauty within. I’m glad to be part of the human race! Unfortunately, a cruel focus on skin-color has filled centuries with indescribable pain. Let’s focus on kindness. 21st century … Continue reading →

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Give me eyes that deracialize

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Steve Simms

People can’t be dividedInto superiorOr inferior.We all struggleIn our interior. Let’s give the clearance.There’s no needTo evaluate peopleBy natural appearance. See eyes.Brown, hazel or blue,Doesn’t matter.Also skinDoesn’t showWhat’s within. God give me eyesThat deracialize,That seeEverybodyAs equal to me. A colorful … Continue reading →

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A quick & deracialized look at slavery

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Let’s deracialize slavery and judge it by the content of it’s cruelty, not by the color of anyone’s skin. See history without racial eyes. Slavery was evil, regardless of the color of the slaveholders. Read about violence and injustice in … Continue reading →

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