For History, I am talking more about world history. It is very euro-centric and the only time Africa comes up is when they talk about religions and Egypt.
Here’s an example how white supremacy is in history. Of course, there is Columbus discovery America, and then the Vikings, and very rarely will they say anything about the Arabs, but what about the Africans that have been to America before Columbus? Never in history class was something like that even close to being mentioned.
Yes, most Americans are European but it is insane how euro-centric history classes are.
I am not 100% certain but I think Bill Cosby is criticized because he is does not the address the racial inequalities that do exist, but blames it all on the community. There is a difference from pointing out what is there, blowing it out of proportion, and saying what isn’t there. He just does the opposite of what most known black leader’s do, which isn’t necessarily better, but I will say a step up.
And I was talking about K-12. I understand that college history is usually a lot different than K-12 history.
This is what I am talking about with institutionalized racism. Ever heard of
Jane Elliott
Watch all five videos. Its long (50 or so minutes) but it gives a good idea of how institutionalized white supremacy works and effects of it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=l0gUchvopOc