Should Caucasians pay the BlackTax too? Yes they should! The descendants of slave masters and those who benefit from the social constructs of racism have to contend with what is referred to as Caucasian fragility. This is when Caucasians become fragile, defensive and would rather that you discontinue your presentation on white privilege and all the attributes of immorality that are associated with it. Caucasians take a stance against what they think is an attempt to make them feel guilty, but this is not the interest of BlackTax. We want you to learn the truth about how you were tricked into white privilege which is responsible for the deep rooted neglect for those who were once your fellow brother and sister in economics and the advancement of life. We want you to learn how your ancestors were manipulated generation after generation into thinking that it was natural to mistreat aboriginals and black people to the point of institutionalizing race riots and mob lynchings where you stood by then and did nothing and how mass incarceration of black people exist today and you stand by and do nothing or not enough today.
Review the information and videos below and carefully determine whether you would like to pay the BlackTax. If we did not have a monetary system which itself plays a major role in economic deprivation in the black communities, we know that good and moral people all over the world would already be making a difference. BlackTax is major way to contribute to the relief of mistakes made due to the social constructs of racism, but it is just one way among a thousand different influences that may suggest that Blacktax is not necessary. Things will remain this way until we all observe positive acknowledgement and significant information from history that helps us get a closer look at strategies that were used to devalue the quality of life for us all, such as divide and conquer.
The anti-racism community could use some allies. So far joining the ranks are some very young and educate women. Brialle Ringer’s video goes 13 minutes into exploring common defensive responses from Caucasian people when the topic of racism is brought up. She suggests alternative responses that would be more productive for the conversation and how Caucasians can work as an anti-racism ally. And for a more lengthy video, we have Dr. A. Breeze Harper
Dismantling white guilt, white fragility and white supremacy is something that has been done by Dr. Robin DiAngelo since 2016. Learning how to express ourselves in discussion of racial disparities and the people who are the cause of it, is very important. Think of our children, both black and white children but especially Caucasian children who will be caught off guard if they are not prepared. They need to know about the subconscious techniques such as “crying” that they will use as a way to deter the stress and abandon the discussion, simply because they have never developed a cognitive ability to respond with appropriate moral acknowledgement. Take note of the information presented here and I hope it makes sense for you to join the anti-racism community.
For additional information and an excellent video where both Dr. Robin DiAngelo and Dr. Jacqueline Battalora cover this subject matter, click here.
Kim with Khan Academy does a great job addressing Bacon’s Rebellion.
