White Support for BLM Hitting an All-Time Low - Tricia Rose & Marc Lamont Hill

May 27, 2021

In a discussion with Marc Lamont Hill on BNCNews, Professor Tricia Rose shared insightful views on the current state of racial inequality in the United States.

Tricia highlighted the significant shift in white support for Black Lives Matter (BLM) following the murder of George Floyd, indicating a concerning trend of diminishing backing from white individuals. Tricia Rose emphasized the contrast between the initial surge of support, which followed George Floyd's death, and the subsequent decline, pointing to a reframing of the narrative that occurred over time and the reluctance of many to work through feelings of discomfort when understanding the fuller scope of racial inequality in America. Furthermore, she raised critical questions about the authentic impact of the widespread protests and gestures of solidarity, expressing concern that the core message of the movement may have been diluted. 

“This is a long distance run. We have to keep running. We have to keep fighting. But we can't expect that this is going to end soon. That expectation, I think, breeds more substantial disappointment.” - Tricia Rose