I recorded this audio interview with Barbara Trepagnier, author of the book Silent Racism, on October 9, 2008, in Grand Rapids, MI. Duration: 13 min 01 sec
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Barbara Trepanier
Dr. Trepagnier suggests that “silent racism”—racism by people who are simplistically labeled as “not racist”—fosters institutional racism. She believes that heightened race awareness is more important in changing racial inequality than judging whether individuals are racist or not. According to Trepagnier, the categories of racist/not racist are outdated and should be replaced with a continuum that more accurately portrays racial reality. Read about her book at Amazon.
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