What Researchers Say About Racism

“Racism has shaped and undermined almost every aspect of the USA, including our laws, policies, educational systems, customs, and cultural narratives, weakening our political and civics institutions. Racism intersects with other social and personal identities (gender, social economic status, etc.) in ways that compounds the experiences of oppression. To eradicate racism, we must understand what it is, how it operates, and who it benefits and harms, with the knowledge that many White people, who do not personally harbor racial ableism, nonetheless benefit from racism.” — The American Psychological Association, January 2021