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Unmasking Everyday Anti-Blackness: Understanding Its Persistence and Impact


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Anti-Blackness refers to a specific and pervasive form of racial prejudice explicitly directed against Black individuals and communities. Rooted deeply in historical and social contexts, this prejudice has evolved through centuries, primarily stemming from the transatlantic slave trade, colonization, and subsequent systemic racism. Anti-Blackness manifests in various forms, including individual attitudes, societal norms, institutional practices, and cultural representations that dehumanize and marginalize Black people.

Historically, anti-Blackness can be traced back to the devaluation of Black lives during slavery, where the institution promoted the notion of Black inferiority and justified the exploitation and inhumane treatment of enslaved individuals. This foundational belief system has persisted, influencing societal structures and reinforcing racial hierarchies even after the abolition of slavery. The legacy of anti-Blackness is evident in numerous aspects of life, from disparities in socioeconomic status and education to over-policing in communities predominantly inhabited by Black individuals.

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