White Supremacy | Frenly Domain

White supremacy refers to the belief that white people are inherently superior to other racial and ethnic groups, and should therefore dominate or control society. This ideology has a long and complex history, dating back to the 17th century, and has been used to justify colonialism, slavery, and segregation. According to historian Kathleen Belew, author of 'Bring the War Home', white supremacist groups have been responsible for numerous violent attacks and terrorist acts, resulting in the deaths of over 600 people in the United States alone since 1990. The Southern Poverty Law Center reports that there are currently over 1,000 active white supremacist groups in the United States, with a combined membership of over 100,000 individuals. Despite its harmful and discriminatory nature, white supremacy remains a pervasive and influential ideology, with many of its underlying assumptions and biases still embedded in modern society. As of 2022, the FBI has reported a significant increase in hate crimes motivated by white supremacist ideology, with a 25% rise in such crimes over the past year alone, resulting in a vibe score of 42, indicating a highly polarized and contentious topic.