Why racism is an issue of predatory capitalism

Capitalism must change to end racism

Capitalism and racism are two systems in the soiled fabric of America’s flag that many agree will never lower or end.

Until now, I don’t have many words on record about capitalism and how changing capitalism is key to ending racism.

I have to ask myself why I don’t have fighting and biting words for capitalism as a system of organized cruelty.

In her book, Killing Rage: Ending Racism, bell hooks writes that middle and upper-class Blacks focus on racism rather than class. (Ouch!)

Our class status can shape our experience, perspective, and communication about racism.

One poll by the Pew Research Center finds Blacks with college degrees are more likely to report instances of discrimination and racism. In addition, the Black middle and upper classes don’t stand on solid ground because racism makes them more likely to fall into lower classes.

But for those who fall, capitalism is an accomplice, an accomplice that demands the widest class divisions.

So, my absenteeism on this issue convicts me because a critique of racism without capitalism is selfish and…