University of Minnesota Page Warns of ‘Whiteness Pandemic,’ Sparks Fierce Backlash

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University of Minnesota Page Warns of ‘Whiteness Pandemic,’ Sparks Fierce Backlash


A University of Minnesota webpage describing a so-called “whiteness pandemic” is drawing sharp criticism after laying out a framework that urges White Americans to “halt and reverse” the issue through antiracist self-reflection and parenting.

The webpage, hosted by the Culture and Family Lab within the university’s Institute of Child Development, opens with a sweeping claim about American life, according to Fox News.


“If you were born or raised in the United States, you have grown up in the Whiteness Pandemic, and you can play a role in halting and reversing this pandemic, especially if you are White because of the power and privilege you hold in this racialized society,” it states.

The site argues that early childhood is where this so-called “pandemic” begins.

“If you were socialized into the culture of Whiteness during childhood, it is not your fault, but as an adult, it is now your responsibility to self-reflect, re-educate yourself, and act,” the page reads. “If you are a White adult, antiracist action involves an ongoing process of self-reflection in order to develop a healthy, positive White identity while engaging in courageous antiracist parenting/caregiving.”

Parents’ rights organization Defending Education flagged the webpage in a report released Tuesday, highlighting the university’s continued embrace of racial programming that critics argue goes far beyond standard diversity training.

The webpage frames racism as an epidemic but claims an “another” pandemic—whiteness—is “lurking” behind it. Several experts are listed as contributors, offering resources that reference the death of George Floyd and provide guidance “especially for white parents” on forming a “healthy white racial identity.”

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