why whites say black people genetics is bad - dr. frances cress

Summary

In this video, Louie reflects on his 37 years of addressing racism and white supremacy, touching on the systemic nature of racism, and the impact on Black people, particularly Black men. He discusses the historic and ongoing attempts to degrade Black genetics, drawing connections between white supremacy, fear of genetic annihilation, and the global oppression of non-white people. Louie emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics rather than hating white people, encouraging strategic action akin to a game of chess. He also critiques the negative portrayal of Black people in entertainment as a tool to sustain racial oppression.

Takeaways

• 😀 Louie has been addressing racism and white supremacy for 37 years, despite some colleagues believing it’s no longer relevant.
• 😡 Louie reflects on his debate with Nobel laureate William Shockley, who believed Black people were genetically inferior.
• 📜 Louie wrote a paper titled 'The Crest Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism' to explore why white people degrade Black people's genetics.
• 🧬 The inability to produce melanin (pigment) is a genetic deficiency termed albinism, and Louie discusses how white skin reflects this trait.
• 🌞 Louie asserts that practices like suntanning and tattooing in white populations reflect a desire for pigmentation.
• 👨‍⚖️ Louie explains that racism is driven by the white minority’s fear of genetic annihilation by Black people, particularly Black men.
• 🚓 The high incarceration, unemployment, and other systemic issues for Black men are seen as a direct result of this fear.
• 🧠 Louie urges people to recognize that racism is an ongoing global system, with impacts in education, economics, entertainment, and beyond.
• 🎥 Media portrayal of Black people in negative roles, particularly in entertainment, is part of maintaining white supremacy.
• 🎵 He mentions how the music industry rewards artists for self-degrading messages, keeping the Black community oppressed through culture.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in this transcript, and what is their focus?

The speaker identifies themselves as Louie, and their focus is on discussing racism, white supremacy, and its impact on society. They reference their decades-long engagement with this topic, emphasizing the systemic nature of racism.

What was the topic of the paper the speaker presented at the National Medical Association in 1970?

The speaker presented a paper titled 'The Crest Theory of Color Confrontation and Racism and White Supremacy,' which discussed why individuals who classify themselves as white feel the need to demean and degrade the genetics of black people.

What does the speaker say about the genetic difference between white and black people?

The speaker points out that the inability to produce melanin, which leads to lighter skin (or white skin), is a genetic deficiency known as albinism. They argue that while white people often claim something is wrong with black people's genetics, it is actually their own genetic deficiency.

Why does the speaker mention suntanning and tattooing in relation to racism?

The speaker suggests that the practices of suntanning and tattooing among white people reflect a desire to create color, which they lack genetically. This is presented as part of a deeper psychological reaction tied to racism and white supremacy.

What is the speaker's view on the role of black men in the system of white supremacy?

The speaker believes that black men are specifically targeted by the system of white supremacy because they have the genetic potential to cause 'white genetic annihilation.' This, they argue, is why black men face higher levels of incarceration, unemployment, and other societal pressures.

How does the speaker explain the origins of global racism?

The speaker traces the origins of global racism back to European exploration, specifically when white people, such as Christopher Columbus, began circumnavigating the globe. They realized that the majority of people were non-white, which led to efforts to maintain white dominance and survival.

What term does the speaker use to refer to the Founding Fathers, and why?

The speaker refers to the Founding Fathers as 'fondling fathers' to emphasize their history of sexual exploitation and abuse of black women during slavery, particularly highlighting figures like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.

What advice does the speaker give regarding the fight against racism?

The speaker advises that rather than hating white people, black people should focus on understanding the moves of their opponents (white supremacists) in order to strategically counter them, similar to playing chess or competitive sports.

How does the speaker describe the system of racism according to Neely Fuller?

The speaker references Neely Fuller's work, stating that racism operates as a global system across various areas including economics, education, entertainment, labor, law, politics, religion, sex, and war. The speaker adds health to this list, noting disparities in healthcare.

What impact does the speaker say negative depictions of black people in entertainment have?

The speaker argues that negative and degrading portrayals of black people in entertainment serve to maintain the system of racism by reinforcing stereotypes and diminishing black self-worth, which ultimately aids in their subjugation.