In light of Trump’s most recent tweets, I need to begin this post by saying that there is genuine racism emanating from this administration that anyone can recognize, whether woke or not. The general condemnation of those tweets was completely appropriate.
With that behind me, consider the plight of the truly woke straight white man. He has been identified as an oppressor by virtue of his identity, regardless of any actual oppressive behavior on his part. He accepts his guilt. What is he to do to pay for his original sin?
I suppose he could start by liquidating all of his wealth and giving it to the African-Americans from whom he allegedly stole it. Since even woke people will be reluctant to go that far, there are two things he can do to show his solidarity with oppressed people that are unlikely to cost him anything:
- GIVE VOCAL SUPPORT TO REPARATIONS FOR ALL OPPRESSED GROUPS. This includes, at a minimum, African-Americans, Native Americans, and gay people. The good news is that this is a blank check which is unlikely to be cashed in the future, as the vast majority of Americans are unwoke and will never accept reparations. His money is safe for the foreseeable future.
- JOIN TWITTER MOBS SUPPORTING OPPRESSED PEOPLE. Serena Williams and Beyoncé in particular are women of color who are icons, not merely celebrities. Any criticism of them must clearly be inspired by racism. Weigh in and join the millions threatening vengeance whenever they are slighted, regardless of the reason.
It’s not enough, of course, but what else can he do? Identity is not a matter of choice. The only real solution would be suicide.