Tim Wise is an antiracist, author and educator. Recently he spoke in Jamaica Plain, hosted by Community Change, a non-profit organization dedicated to racial justice. Justin was there and rolling. Because Tim posted the clip on his blog, it has received thousands of views and controversial comments.
Tim writes, ”Here is a brief video clip from my recent appearance at a fundraiser for Community Change, in Boston. I am discussing the recent Newsweek cover story about the recession and “beached white males,” and the way the authors missed the real story. It’s not that white men are the hardest hit in this recession–they aren’t by a long shot–but because of privilege and entitlement, they have had the hardest time coping with the exigencies of an imploding economy…sadly, instead of using the experience to foment solidarity with folks of color, many are missing the larger lessons…”
