Post-race declarations let opponents of race-based remedies appear noble.

Evidence

Despite the racial progress that has undoubtedly been made, post-race declarations tend to deny the ongoing persistence of racism and “allows opponents of race-based remedies and programs to seem noble rather than racist.” — Evelyn Alsultany, Arabs and Muslims in the Media, 96

Categorization

• XREF: A sharp, quotable formulation of how ‘we’re past racism’ rhetoric functions as a rhetorical weapon — relates to the reader’s interest in how discourse shapes perception and power.