False Flag Flyers
content warning: defense of satire of certain critiques of racism; critique of censorship of satire of certain critiques of racism; critique of certain critiques of racism
content note: As should go without saying, zero defense of racism intended.
socioepistemic status: white male ally
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The Harvard Crimson | Posters Parodying Advocacy Magazine Prompt Controversy
Posters that parodied a new campus arts and advocacy magazine that focuses on issues of race and diversity prompted criticism from students and administrators in Pforzheimer House this past weekend.
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Official Renegade posters in Pfoho had white backgrounds with black text containing phrases about race and diversity, such as "because Mather owned slaves"... The apparent parody posters, however, were black with white text and included the messages "because all straight white men are racist" and "because anyone that disagrees with me is racist." The posters included the url of the magazine’s website and its launch date. (...)
note: After reading a few articles in Renegade, one of my friends needed to take a break so badly they