Kyle Kulinski is a smart guy with a youtube video/pod cast that I often check out. He recently offered his own critique of the popular book, White Fragility.
A few days ago, I posted a piece by Matt Taibbi criticizing this book, as well. Tomorrow I will post a critique by the African-American professor, Adolf Reed.
Today Kulinski jumps into the fray with his own analysis, very much in line with Taibbi’s. If you are interested in this book, I encourage you to watch the entire clip.
So, why am I highlighting these various criticisms of a New York Time’s bestseller about anti-racism? Because we all need to confront America’s racist past and present intelligently and productively, in ways that will bring about meaningful change.
There are many people of all skin colors who are doing this work very well. They need to be heard and their instruction heeded.
Unfortunately, White Fragility appears to be a gross distraction from that cause which, in the end, will only be counter-productive. A lot of white folks may only read one book on this subject. Many will think, Oh, the new bestseller, and choose accordingly.
It will be a shame if America chooses to read this book but nothing else.
