The Ghosts of American Racism: How Trump’s Presidency Rekindled Division and Authoritarianism

The Ghosts of American Racism: How Trump’s Presidency Rekindled Division and Authoritarianism

The flames of Charlottesville weren’t just a spark—they were a warning. As white supremacists marched with torches held high, the ghosts of America’s past rose from the ashes, drawn to the silence from the highest office in the land. The firelight flickered, casting long shadows on faces filled with fear and fury. In the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017, the past wasn’t just alive—it was defiant. Torch-wielding men, emboldened by a …