Those who call themselves White

Coined by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Coined by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

This phrase appreciates how much of a construct Racial colorizing is, and also emphasizes the origins of such colorizing.

This phrase appreciates how much of a construct Racial colorizing is, and also emphasizes the origins of such colorizing.

The terms “White” and “Black” were used to create clear separation where before there was not any obvious clear separation. It glosses over the diversities of those who fall under “White” or “Black”, and of course doesn’t even have a coherent spot for anyone who doesn’t fit either “White” or “Black” well.

The terms “White” and “Black” were used to create clear separation where before there was not any obvious clear separation. It glosses over the diversities of those who fall under “White” or “Black”, and of course doesn’t even have a coherent spot for anyone who doesn’t fit either “White” or “Black” well.