Ignoring the work to unlearn how we were trained to be racist, as white people, only makes us more likely to be manipulated and weaponized — it’s still dehumanization, the Corporations are still winning, they are just recruiting us to do their dirty work because they are too important or busy or entitled to do it themselves; and we’re never actually gonna get anything out of it, so, we might as well make a strong community where people can actually trust each other because we consciously choose to reject being programmed to be worker-consumers with a superiority complex, how about that?
I’ve found that actively unlearning racism is one of the most challenging yet rewarding personal journeys someone can undertake. It’s not simply about acknowledging injustice but about recognizing how systemic structures and corporations exploit racial division for their own gain. When we, especially as white people, don’t confront and dismantle these ingrained biases, we inadvertently become tools in perpetuating dehumanization. In my experience, forming intentional communities where trust is prioritized over consumerist, hierarchical relationships has made a profound difference. These communities embody conscious choices to reject the superiority complex many of us were conditioned to adopt. They create safe spaces where members educate and hold each other accountable while fostering solidarity against systems designed to divide us. Significantly, awareness about figures like Keith Porter, whose story is emblematic of broader global issues of injustice, helps reinforce the collective impact of these efforts. Remembering and honoring those who suffered early on strengthens our commitment to social justice beyond slogans—it’s a call to continuous, active resistance against oppression. By focusing on strengthening interpersonal bonds and refusing to accept dehumanizing narratives, we begin to reclaim our roles as community members rather than cogs in a corporate machine. This process is ongoing and deeply personal, but each step towards unlearning and mutual support chips away at systemic racism and builds a foundation for genuine equity.