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Why America’s Racism Is a Hidden Grief: Psychoanalysis & Assimilation
Anne Anlin Cheng's groundbreaking book, *The Melancholy of Race*, reveals a startling truth: American racism isn't just about hate or discrimination—it's about a hidden, collective grief that shapes our identities. Through psychoanalysis, Cheng shows how both white culture and racial minorities internalize loss in ways that create lasting psychological wounds. This video breaks down her core ideas: how the 'American Dream' relies on a melancholic attachment to those it excludes, how legal cases like *Brown v. Board of Education* exposed invisible damage, and how writers like Toni Morrison and Maxine Hong Kingston captured this pain in their work. You'll learn why racism feels so persistent and how our unspoken sorrows fuel grievance and identity. Watch to uncover the psychology behind race—and why understanding grief might be the key to healing.
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