Progress is always relative: to the oppressed, it can only be viewed as an all or nothing deal - if oppression continues, even in a modified form, then the system must still be attacked until that injustice is eradicated. Tim Wise attackcontinuedeal share on social
Violating the 4th Amendment guarantees against illegal searches and seizures is not the way to solve crime problems. Tim Wise 4thamendmentcrime Change image and share on social
As a writer, there are times when you have something to say, and yet no particular 'hook' upon which to hang the missive you are burning to release. Tim Wise burnhanghook Change image and share on social
Too often, systems of oppression turn those who are the targets of the oppression against one another. Tim Wise oppressionsystemtarget Change image and share on social
For people of color - especially African Americans - the idea that racist cops might frame members of their community is no abstract notion, let alone an exercise in irrational conspiracy theorizing. Rather, it speaks to a social reality about which blacks are acutely aware. Tim Wise abstractacutelyafrican share on social
If we don't figure out a way to create equity, real equity, of opportunity and access, to good schools, housing, health care, and decent paying jobs, we're not going to survive as a productive and healthy society. Tim Wise accesscarecreate share on social
Only blacks can play the race card, apparently; only they think in racial terms, at least to hear white America tell it. Tim Wise americaapparentlyblack Change image and share on social
In short, and let us be clear on it: race is not a card. It determines whom the dealer is, and who gets dealt. Tim Wise cardcleardeal Change image and share on social
Jesus was not born in a manger in central Pennsylvania. He was a man of color. And the fact that we have represented him for centuries literally as a white man speaks to the entire history of white supremacy. Tim Wise bearcentralcentury share on social
If you want to know if racism is a problem in your country, you might not want to ask white people. Tim Wise countrypeopleproblem Change image and share on social
