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It is only used to forgive white people.
The New York Times article states that media’s forgiveness narrative serves the purpose of reminding people of the “power of Whiteness.” Whenever an act of terror is committed, the label assigned to the offenders by the media is often determined by the color of their skin. According to a 2015 article released by The Washington Post, “U.S. media outlets practice a different policy when covering crimes involving African Americans or Muslims. As suspects, they are quickly characterized as terrorists and thugs (if not always explicitly using the terms), motivated purely by evil intent instead of external injustices.” On the other hand, white people are often labeled as a troubled victim or mentally ill.
It inspires a dishonest conversation about racism.
This narrative supports the argument that we live in a post-racial society. In fact, an article written by Stacey Patton and published by The Washington Post conveys that “when black redemption of white America is prioritized over justice and accountability, there is no chance of truth and reconciliation. It trivializes real black suffering, grief, and the heavy lifting required for any possibility of societal progress.”
