"Labelled “Okies,” these Dust Bowl refugees were not welcome in California, despite being predominantly white, native-born American citizens. The state passed a string of laws designed to deter Okies from making California their new home."

tl;dr #whitehistory is about being abused by rich people.

https://www.calmigration.org/learn-chapter/okies-exile-in-california

Migrant Mother: Okie Exile in California

@boggspark wrote:

life has improved greatly for the median between the 50’s/60’s and today [in the US],

This corroborates this part of your post: https://www.crystalwind.ca/shifting-perspectives/the-changing-face-of-american-life-then-vs-now

#history #whitehistory #blackhistory #blackpeople #asian #blackmastodon

The Changing Face of American Life: Then vs. Now

Discover why American life feels more challenging today compared to the 50s and 60s. Explore economic, social, and cultural shifts shaping modern struggles.

CrystalWind.ca
King Leopold II’s Genocide Of The Belgian Congo — Hive

The Genocide in the Belgian Congo (now “Democratic Republic Congo”, “DR Congo”, “DRC”, and “Zaire”) killed 10-15 million people. by activistpost

Hive
Did the Queen ever apologize for colonialism?

The queen never formally apologized for British colonialism. At the ceremony in November marking the end of the queen's status as Barbados' head of state,

Bones and All released in 2022

about #cannibals without mentioning that white people used to and probably still do eat Black People.

https://mastodon.social/@blackunityoverdisagreement/113739831088065677

#movie #blackactors #whitehistory #blackmastodon

Harlem Renaissance - Wikipedia

@chanelaf_, Black Royalty, wrote:

Decided I’m reclaiming the word “Ebonics” bc “AAVE” was created for the comfort of non-Black folk and I’m done watering down my culture to appease others.

#blackwomen #92percent #whitepeople #whitehistory #blackmastodon

"Yacht rock, a genre from the late '70s and early '80s, often features white artists blending elements of R&B and soft rock, which can raise discussions about #culturalappropriation, particularly regarding the influence of Black musical traditions. Critics argue that while these artists may draw inspiration from Black culture, they often do so without fully acknowledging or respecting its origins."

#blackmusic #whitehistory #whitepeople #blackmastodon

Octavia E. Butler the premier Black sci fi author on the planet died 20 years ago today.

#blackwomen #blackamerican #blackhistory #whitehistory #slavery #blackmastodon

We really need a #whitehistory month. These poor souls have no idea who created race, and why.

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/21/nx-s1-5721166/what-is-white-culture-anyway