The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
March 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
It is bad, but the use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression. The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
January 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It is bad, but the use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression. The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
@sandiegouniontribune.com
GET AN F-ING CLUE: stop writing about people of color and then using biased language to devalue their color! The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
GET AN F-ING CLUE: stop writing about people of color and then using biased language to devalue their color! The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
September 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
@sandiegouniontribune.com
GET AN F-ING CLUE: stop writing about people of color and then using biased language to devalue their color! The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
GET AN F-ING CLUE: stop writing about people of color and then using biased language to devalue their color! The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
@jakecoyle.bsky.social The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality #ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
February 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@jakecoyle.bsky.social The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality #ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
January 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
@npr.org Someone at NPR has to know this is nuts, right?
You have a person that you are writing about with dark skin and then you write about "dark" times as a negative.
Jesusetta Christa.
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
You have a person that you are writing about with dark skin and then you write about "dark" times as a negative.
Jesusetta Christa.
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
September 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
@npr.org Someone at NPR has to know this is nuts, right?
You have a person that you are writing about with dark skin and then you write about "dark" times as a negative.
Jesusetta Christa.
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
You have a person that you are writing about with dark skin and then you write about "dark" times as a negative.
Jesusetta Christa.
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:15 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
I had this exact argument (with possibly a bot) the other day. I work on bias. I, too, would like see us all signaling for more virtue. It would remind us that kindness is the new competitive edge. This is what the bot objected to:
January 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I had this exact argument (with possibly a bot) the other day. I work on bias. I, too, would like see us all signaling for more virtue. It would remind us that kindness is the new competitive edge. This is what the bot objected to:
Stop maligning his skin color!
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
September 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Stop maligning his skin color!
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
Inclusive language is only a synonym away.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
@sandiegouniontribune.com
The use of “dark" as “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark" as “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
August 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
@sandiegouniontribune.com
The use of “dark" as “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark" as “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
Yes! However the use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
February 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Yes! However the use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
“Bad,” not “dark.” The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM
“Bad,” not “dark.” The use of “dark” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:26 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:26 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:25 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:22 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:21 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:21 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:20 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
December 29, 2024 at 6:20 PM
The use of “dark,” “black,” or “shade” as a synonym for “bad” is a micro-aggression that results in macro-oppression.The constant devaluing of darkness pushes the narrative that dark is evil even though the visual spectrum does not confer morality.
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds
#ColorBiasIsRacialBias
#ChangeLanguageChangeMinds