How We Got here: America’s Refusal to Face Its Racism Led Us Back

Let’s Say It Plain: Racism Put Trump Back in Power

Opinion by: Aisha K. Staggers

Let’s be honest: the reason America is back under Trump’s draconian rule is racism. Plain and simple. It's still taboo to say it out loud, but it shouldn’t be. As humans, we’re conditioned to avoid our own faults—especially the ugly ones. But we can't afford denial anymore. Centuries of stereotypes, policies, and white supremacy led us to a place where a highly qualified Black woman with actual policy plans was sidelined, while a bigot with no moral compass is back in power, building a second term on chaos and intolerance.