The Real Difference Between Racism and Bigotry: Why Power, Not Hatred, Maintains the System
IntroductionOne of the biggest mistakes many Black people make in conversations about race is confusing racism with bigotry. We think if someone doesn’t hate us personally, they can’t be part of the problem. But that’s exactly where the misunderstanding begins. Bigotry and racism are not the same. A bigot might hate you. A racist might