White supremacist culture is a widespread ideology baked into the beliefs, norms, and
standards of groups, communities, towns, states, and nations that teaches people both
overtly and covertly that whiteness holds intrinsic value. This culture is reflected in the
current disproportionate and systemic harm and violence directed toward communities
and people of color (POC) in all aspects of life. This includes health, employment,
education, policing, and the environment, among many other issues.
Historical and present-day analysis of white supremacy and the actions that result from it will prove
that the best definition of white supremacy is one that addresses the differences
between the ideology of white supremacy, the actions of white supremacists, and also
includes more subtle instances of white supremacy.
