DELETE THIS APP IF YOU CARE ABOUT RACIAL JUSTICE – Power Thesaurus Review

When I searched the word “innocence” on this app, the word “whiteness” was listed as a synonym. I tweeted @powerthesaurus alerting them that this was on there because it is an incredibly racist association. They responded with an article about how whiteness is associated with cleanliness and can make people feel refreshed. I think it is not only ignorant but very dangerous to legitimize and disseminate the idea that whiteness=innocence—this is exactly how you end up with all kinds of racist disparities in the criminal justice system, in job hiring, etc. Please if you care about racial justice delete this app and tweet at them as well!
Review by olivia vivz on Power Thesaurus.