Michael,
"Reverse racism" is a bit of a dog whistle, even if you, in your heart, don't intend to use it that way. My issue with the term is not grammatical -- I'm not one of the pedantic grammar nerds of ATC. I'd encourage you to just google the term and then see if you really want to be associated with the greatest proponents of "reverse racism".
And, I won't speak for Singapore, but I read their post as simply pointing out that having an all white, male lineup of bylines is going to, unavoidably, limit the lens by which the Times can approach culture journalism. I did not read it as a slight on any of them individually. Of course a white journalist can still enjoy and champion the work of minority artists. But, there is a lived experience that only members of those communities can truly and authoritatively explore and express and we should be open to having those expressions, world views and voices at the table.
Yours truly,
Oprah Winfrey |
