Since the notion that we should all forsake attachment to race and/or cultural identity and be “just humans” within the framework of white supremacy has usually meant that subordinate groups must surrender their identities, beliefs, values, and assimilate by adopting the values and beliefs of privileged-class whites, rather than promoting racial harmony this thinking has created a fierce cultural protectionism.
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— bell hooks, “Killing Rage”  (via bhavitavyata)
Reblogged 7 months ago from cuntofdoom (Originally from bhavitavyata-deactivated2011100)
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    bhavitavyata) I absolutely love bell hooks; will have to pick up one of her books soon.
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    bhavitavyata) It’s also created generations of confused minorities who struggle to negotiate between two identities,...
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    I freaking love bell hooks.